GAME DAY CRUNCH

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This sweet, salty, caramel snack mix recipe was given to me several years ago by a coworker. I make it for parties, game nights, and, of course, Game Days.

Provided by Kimniki

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Party Mix Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup brown sugar
½ cup butter
¼ cup white corn syrup
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
6 cups crispy wheat cereal squares (such as Wheat Chex®)
2 cups pretzel sticks
1 ½ cups peanuts

Steps:

  • Mix brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup together in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high until bubbling, 3 1/2 minutes. Stir and microwave for 2 more minutes. Stir baking soda and vanilla extract into brown sugar mixture.
  • Fold cereal squares, pretzel sticks, and peanuts into brown sugar mixture until well coated. Microwave for 2 minutes. Stir and microwave again for 1 minute; stir well. Spread mixture onto waxed paper and cool completely; break into small pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.6 calories, Carbohydrate 27.5 g, Cholesterol 12.2 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 406.5 mg, Sugar 13.3 g

Lucy Ndung'u
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This recipe is a bit bland. I think I'll add some garlic powder and onion powder next time.


Giorgi Afxazava
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This recipe is a little too salty for my taste. I think I'll try using half the amount of bacon next time.


Nupur Akter
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I'm not a big fan of crunchy snacks, but I loved this recipe! The pretzels and bacon add a nice texture and the cheese is melted to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Minamina Minamina
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This recipe is a game-changer! I've never had anything like it before. The crunch is perfect and the flavor is amazing. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Shehroz Nadeem
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family. I usually double the recipe because it goes so fast.


Bill Conn
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pretzels and bacon. It's also a delicious and easy snack to make for a party or potluck.


Milancy Louw
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I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The combination of pretzels, bacon, and cheese is amazing. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Tammy Geroy
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This recipe is a little time-consuming, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and addictive snack that's perfect for any party.


Aina Ogunsakin
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I'm not a big fan of pretzels, but I loved this recipe! The crunch was perfect and the overall flavor was delicious. I will definitely be making this again, even if I have to buy pretzels just for this recipe.


Razzaq Khan
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. I've even started experimenting with different flavors, like adding chili powder or garlic powder. It's so versatile and delicious.


f.f.king180 WB1
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This recipe is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever chips or pretzels I have on hand. It's also a great way to use up leftover bacon.


Ananya Kavindi
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The pretzels added a nice salty crunch and the bacon bits gave it a smoky flavor. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.


Akhlaq Khan
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This recipe was a huge hit at our game day party! The crunch was perfect and the overall flavor was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.