Description
This Pizzeria Snack Mix is a perfect savory and crunchy party snack inspired by Italian flavors. Combining mini pretzels, cheese crackers, bagel chips, and breadsticks with garlic, onion, Italian seasoning, and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, this mix is baked to golden perfection for a delightful appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Snack Mix
- 4 cups mini pretzels
- 3 cups cheese crackers
- 2 cups bagel chips, broken into pieces
- 2 cups breadsticks, broken into bite-sized pieces
Seasoning
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Topping
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and facilitate even baking.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mini pretzels, cheese crackers, broken bagel chips, and broken breadsticks, ensuring they are well mixed.
- Prepare Seasoning Mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, dried Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper until fully blended.
- Coat Snack Mix: Drizzle the seasoned oil mixture over the dry snack mix and toss thoroughly until every piece is evenly coated with the flavorful oil blend.
- Bake the Mix: Spread the coated snack mix evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring halfway through to prevent burning and promote even toasting, until lightly toasted and fragrant.
- Add Parmesan Cheese: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and immediately sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the hot snack mix, allowing it to slightly melt and adhere.
- Cool and Store: Let the snack mix cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring it into an airtight container to maintain freshness. Store at room temperature for up to one week.
Notes
- You can add pepperoni chips or mini salami pieces for a heartier mix that includes a meaty kick.
- For a lighter version, reduce the olive oil to 2 tablespoons to lower the fat content without sacrificing flavor.
- Store the mix in an airtight container at room temperature to keep it crisp and fresh for up to one week.
- Feel free to customize the seasoning by adding your favorite herbs or spices to tailor it to your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
