Classic Homemade Nuts and Bolts Recipe
User Reviews
4.7
Classic Homemade Nuts and Bolts Recipe
Description
This snack mix blends Crispix, Rice Chex, plain Cheerios, pretzel sticks, and a box of cheese stick crackers tossed with a melted salted butter mixture seasoned with seasoning salt, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and paprika. The optional addition of onion powder or dried dill offers slight variations in flavor. The mixture is spread in a large roasting pan and baked at 250°F for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirred every 25 minutes to ensure even coating and drying.
Slow baking allows the butter and spices to permeate each component, resulting in a crunchy, seasoned snack mix often called "Nuts and Bolts" because pretzels fit into Cheerios like nuts fitting onto bolts. While this recipe traditionally contains no actual nuts, nuts can be added for extra texture and flavor.
This snack mix is suitable for casual entertaining or snacking, easy to prepare in large batches, and stores well once cooled. Adjust seasoning levels according to preference for garlic or spiciness. Cooling completely before storage prevents sogginess.
Ingredients
- 2 cups butter salted, melted
- 1 tablespoon seasoning salt
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2-3 tablespoons garlic powder 3 is my dad's level!
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 8 cups Crispix cereal plain corn and rice
- 4 cups rice chex cereal
- 4 cups Cheerios cereal plain
- 4 cups pretzel sticks
- 1 cheese stick crackers box
- onion powder very good 1/2 tbsp dried dill, ( haven't tried it but sounds great!, optional, 1/2 tbsp
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 250 degrees F.
- In a very large roaster, combine the cereals, nuts, crackers and pretzels. In microwave (or on stove) melt butter and mix in spices and Worcestershire. Pour over dry ingredients and stir gently to mix thoroughly.
- Bake at 250 degrees for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring gently with a spoon every 25 minutes or so.
- The mix will be done when you can see that all of the butter mixture has been absorbed and is dry.
Notes
- You can add 1 to 2 cups of your favorite nuts to the mix for extra variety and texture.
- Stir the snack mix gently every 25 minutes during baking for even coating and drying.
- Let the mixture cool completely after baking to maintain crispness before storing.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 21Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 284 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 21cups | |
| Calories | 284kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 46mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 738mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 134mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 955IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 2.7mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 5.9mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
You'll Also Love
