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The Ultimate Italian Snack Mix

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cups Kellogg's® Crispix® cereal
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • pinch of dried parsley flakes
  • hot red pepper flakes, finely ground (optional)
  • 1/4 cup Pecorino Romano cheese, cut to 1/8-inch thick, 1/4-inch squares
  • 1/4 cup Provolone cheese, cut to 1/8-inch thick, 1/4-inch squares
  • 1/2 cup Grana Padano cheese, cut to 1/8-inch thick, 1/4-inch squares
  • 1/2 cup pepperoni 1-inch round stick, casing removed, cut to 1/8-inch thick, 1/4-inch pieces
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The Ultimate Italian Snack Mix

by Deena Montillo
Time: 20 minutes prep, 20 minutes cook
Servings: 4 Servings
 

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 225°F.
  2. In a glass measuring cup, add the olive oil, garlic salt, Italian seasoning, then stir. Microwave on high for 40 seconds, then stir to dissolve most of the salt.
  3. In a large bowl, add the Crispix® cereal. Stir the seasoned oil mixture, then drizzle it over the cereal. Immediately toss to evenly coat each piece of cereal.
  4. In a 13"x9"x2" baking dish, add the seasoned Crispix® cereal. Sprinkle with parsley. Optional: For a spicier snack mix, also sprinkle with hot red pepper to taste, toss to combine.
  5. Bake for 5 minutes, toss, repeat, until the cereal is crunchy, about 20 minutes. Transfer the cereal onto a paper towel lined cookie sheet, and cover with a layer of paper towel. Allow to cool completely.
  6. In a large bowl, add the seasoned Crispix® cereal, cheese squares, and pepperoni pieces. Toss to combine. Transfer to a serving bowl. Enjoy!
  7. NOTE: The seasoned Crispix® cereal can be prepared in advance and stored in an airtight container. Do not refrigerate. Add the cheese and pepperoni just before serving.
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Summary

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Italian-seasoned Crispix® cereal with zesty pepperoni, Pecorino Romano, Provolone and Grana Padano cheeses is the ultimate snack taste sensation!

Recipe and photo by Deena Montillo,
April 2011

Comments

  • Deena Montillo
    Deena Montillo
    May 13, 2011
    Thank you, Amos! Have you tried it? Your thoughts?
    • Amos Miller
      Amos Miller
      May 6, 2011
      Wow! This may replace our usual ration of popcorn when it's movie watching time!! Great twist on an old idea. Very well done, Deena!

      • Deena Montillo
        Deena Montillo
        April 30, 2011
        My recipe has been entered into the www.mixingbowl.com Snack Mix Challenge contest. Please cast your vote today for The Ultimate Italian Snack Mix recipe: http://bit.ly/lKMipC