CHEESY SNACK MIX RECIPES

Steps:

• In an oval 5- to 6-quart slow cooker, stir together 3 cereals, pretzels, cheese crackers, bacon bits and Parmesan cheese.
• In small bowl, beat melted butter, oil and ranch dressing mix with whisk until well combined. Pour over cereal mixture; stir until evenly coated.
• Cook uncovered on High heat setting 2 hours, stirring every 15 to 20 minutes.
• Spread cereal mixture on ungreased cookie sheet or sheet of waxed paper. Cool 3 to 5 minutes before serving.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 300 ̊. Line a baking sheet with foil. In a large bowl, combine the popcorn, cereal, pretzels and peanuts.
• In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter and corn syrup. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until the mixture comes to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer, without stirring, 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and carefully stir in the vanilla and baking soda. Pour over the popcorn mixture and stir until coated.
• Spread the mixture on the prepared pan and bake, stirring every 10 minutes, until evenly coated, about 30 minutes. Transfer the pan to a rack and let cool completely, stirring occasionally.