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Crockpot Snack Mix

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This classic combination of cereals, nuts, butter, and seasonings cooks in your slow cooker so you don't have to watch it or stir while it's baking.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 4 hours

Total Time: 4 hours, 20 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups thin pretzel sticks
  • 4 cups wheat chex cereal
  • 4 cups cheerios cereal
  • 12 oz. jar salted peanuts
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic salt
  • 1/2 tsp. celery salt
  • 1/2 tsp. seasoned salt
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients in 4 to 5 quart crockpot and stir gently until well mixed and cereal, pretzels, and peanuts are coated with the butter, cheese, and spices. Cover crockpot and cook on low 3-4 hours, stirring twice during cooking. Remove lid during last half hour of cooking to let the mix dry.

If you have a new hot cooking crockpot, check this after 2 hours.

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