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Maple Chipotle Snack Mix

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Two different cereals, pretzels, crackers and nuts are tossed in a buttery, chipotle maple drizzle before baking.  The end result?  A Maple Chipotle Snack Mix perfect as a party snack for the holidays, game day or any day!

Maple Chipotle Snack Mix | Melanie Makes

If there’s one snack I remember being made each and every holiday season while living at home, it was my mom’s snack mix.  She’d make a huge bowl this holiday party recipe – HUGE! – and we’d munch on it while playing board games together, take it to get togethers with friends, sneak it between meals…  Oops, maybe I shouldn’t have fessed up to that last one.   Regardless, delicious party food is a must around here!

Maple Chipotle Snack Mix | Melanie Makes

As my sister and I got older, my mom began veering away from the recipe on the side of the cereal box and started adding in a few shakes of Tabasco sauce.  I loved the heat it added.  Nothing out of control, just a bit of kick to keep things interesting.  This year, I decided to make my own snack mix version when I spied this Tabasco Chipotle sauce and pair it with something sweet.  

Maple Chipotle Snack Mix | Melanie Makes

A take on the classic sweet heat combination.  I found the Tabasco Chipotle sauce on my last trip to Walmart in the aisle right next to the barbecue sauces.  

Maple Chipotle Snack Mix | Melanie Makes

What’s a seasonal sweet flavor?  Maple syrup!  I figured pairing it with the smoky heat from the chipotle sauce would be the perfect compliment and I was right.  This stuff is addictive!  As soon as it cooled I had to immediately store it away to keep from nibbling on it.  Two different cereals, pretzels, crackers and nuts are tossed in a buttery, chipotle maple drizzle before baking.  The end result?  The perfect party snack for the holidays, game day or any day!

Maple Chipotle Snack Mix | Melanie Makes

Yields 10 cups

Maple Chipotle Snack Mix

10 minPrep Time

45 minCook Time

55 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

  • 5 cups rice and corn cereal
  • 1 cup oat cereal
  • 1 cup mixed nuts
  • 1 cup pretzels
  • 1 cup oyster crackers
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons Tabasco Chipotle sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
  2. In a 9x13 baking dish, add cereals, nuts, pretzels and oyster crackers.
  3. In a small bowl, stir together butter, syrup and Tabasco sauce. Drizzle over cereal mixture and toss to combine.
  4. Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
  5. Pour onto parchment paper to cool completely.
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Now I’m ready to make memories with my own family while munching on this Maple Chipotle snack mix over the holiday.  I’m wondering which of my children will be caught sneaking it first?

 

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  1. Meredith says

    Just made this. It was pretty easy but my husband says "it's just okay." The maple and chipotle flavors aren't very noticeable. I'd recommend bumping up the maple syrup and the chipotle by a tablespoon or two.
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  2. Linda says

    This looks awesome. It would be a great addition to any Super Bowl party buffet. We are hosting a Snacks for Super Bowl XLIX party. I hope you can run on over and share this. Wishes for tasty dishes, Linda http://www.tumbleweedcontessa.com/blog/snacks-for-super-bowl-xlix/
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