Popcorn Cheese Ball Party Mix
My mom made the traditional Chex Party Mix every year at Christmas time. Of all the dishes she made for the holidays; her party mix was my absolute favorite.
When I was out on my own, I started making it for friends. I changed up the ingredients to make it my own, and to this day, it is still my favorite thing I make.
This party mix is entirely different then what I usually make.
The spices and practically, everything is different.
Popcorn Cheese Ball Party Mix
I L.O.V.E. party mix! This is a great one! The popcorn lends a fun crunch to this perfect combination.
Ingredients
- 4 cups popcorn, popped (I use store-bought in a bag)
- 2 cups crisp rice-and-corn cereal (I use Crispix)
- 1 1/2 cups salted sesame sticks
- 1 1/2 cups pretzel (sticks, squares, or pieces)
- 1 stick butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil and set aside.
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In a large bowl add popcorn, cereal, sesame sticks, and pretzels; toss well.
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Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat; whisk in the garlic powder, mustard powder, sugar, paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Pour the butter mixture over the snack mix and toss well to coat.
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Spread the snack mix in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake, gently stirring halfway through, until the popcorn is crisp, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool. Transfer to a large bowl, add the cheese balls and toss to coat.