Categories: Snacks

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup popcorn kernels
• 2 cups crisp rice-and-corn cereal
• 1 1/2 cups salted sesame sticks
• 1 1/2 cups cheddar-filled pretzel sandwiches
• 1 stick unsalted butter
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp mustard powder
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1/4 tsp paprika
• Kosher salt and black pepper
• 4 cups puffed cheese balls

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325. Line a baking sheet with foil and set aside. Heat the vegetable oil and 3 popcorn kernels in a large saucepan over medium heat. When the kernels pop, add the remaining popcorn and cover the pan. Cook, shaking the pan frequently, until the popping has almost stopped, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand for a few minutes, covered. Uncover and discard any unpopped kernels.

2. Transfer the popcorn to a large bowl and add the cereal, sesame sticks and pretzel sandwiches; toss well. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat; whisk in the garlic powder, mustard powder, sugar, paprika, 1/2 tsp salt and black pepper. Pour the butter mixture over the snack mix and toss well to coat.

3. Spread the snack mix in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake, gently stirring halfway through, until the popcorn is crisp, 15-20 minutes. Let cool. Transfer to a large bowl, add the cheese balls and toss to coat.

Email to a friend | Print this recipe | Back