Snack Mixes & Sausage Balls

We only make a few different snack mixes & snacks, because they each make so much. hope you enjoy:) Note...if you are making the sausage balls, we usually double it (we eat almost as much as we give away...grin).~Cherylann

Chex Party Mix

Recipe By : Cherylann
Serving Size : 24
Categories : Snacks

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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6 Tablespoons butter
2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
9 cups combination of Corn, Rice and Wheat Chex Cereals
1 cup salted dry-roasted peanuts
3/4 cup bite-sized pretzels
1 cup bite-size cheese crackers or goldfish

Preheat oven to 250°.

In large ungreased roasting pan, melt butter in oven. Stir in seasonings. Gradually stir in remaining ingredients until evenly coated.

Bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.

Spread on paper towels until cooled.

NOTES : Store in airtight container.


Dill Snack Mix

Recipe By :Cherylann
Categories : Snacks

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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10 ounces Cheez-its
10 ounces Wheat Thins® crackers
10 ounces tiny twist pretzels
Dressing:
1 package Hidden Valley Original Ranch Party Dip Mix -- NOT the salad dressing mix
3 Tablespoons dill weed
3/4 cup canola oil

In a big bowl, combine the crackers and pretzels.

Mix together the dressing ingredients. Pour oil mixture over crackers and pretzels, mix well, about 5 minutes (the best method for mixing is to use your hands). Divide the mixture and microwave in 2 batches, uncovered. Cook each batch 1 minute, stir, cook 1 more minute, stir, then cook another 30 seconds.

Cover and store in a tin; keeps for weeks.



Herbed Cheese and Cracker Bits

Recipe By : Cherylann
Serving Size : 20
Categories : Appetizers

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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21 ounces Ritz cheese bits
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 ounce ranch-style dressing mix
1 heaping Tablespoon dried dill
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon celery salt

Place the crackers in a large sealable freezer container; set aside.

In a bowl, mix the oil, salad dressing mix, dill garlic powder and celery salt.

Pour the mixture over the crackers, cover the container and invert it to coat the crackers with seasoning.

Refrigerate for at least 24 hours, turning the container often to keep the crackers coated.

Let the mixture come to room temperature before serving. Store the covered container in the refrigerator.



Sausage Balls

Recipe By : Cherylann
Serving Size : 30
Categories : Appetizers

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 pound sausage
2 cups biscuit mix
12 ounces shredded cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 425°.

Combine ingredients together; shape into 1" balls.

Arrange on an ungreased baking sheet; bake for 12-15 minutes.

Yield:
"5 dozen"

NOTES : Double the recipe for a crowd.


White Chocolate Party Mix

Recipe By :Cherylann
Categories : Snacks

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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10 ounces mini pretzels
5 cups Cherrios cereal
5 cups Corn Chex®
2 cups salted peanuts
1 pound M & M's
24 ounces vanilla chips
3 Tablespoons vegetable oil

In a large bowl, combine pretzels, Cheerios, Corn Chex, peanuts and M & M's. In a microwavable bowl, heat chips and oil on medium-high or high for 10 seconds and stir until smooth. Pour over cereal mixture and mix well. Spread onto three waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Cool completely and break apart. Store in an airtight container.

Yield:
"5 quarts"



Wintry White Clusters

Recipe By : Cherylann
Serving Size : 32
Categories : Snacks

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup white vanilla baking chips
9 cups combination of Corn, Rice and Wheat Chex Cereals
2 cups salted dry-roasted peanuts
2 cups small pretzel twists
2 cups miniature marshmallows
20 ounces vanilla-flavored candy coating

Place baking chips in freezer to chill. In large bowl, mix cereal, peanuts, pretzels and marshmallows. Set aside.

In large microwavable bowl, microwave candy coating uncovered on High 90 seconds. Stir, breaking up large chunks. Microwave about 30 seconds longer or until coating can be stirred smooth. Gently and quickly stir cereal mixture into coating with rubber spatula, stirring gently until evenly coated. Stir in chilled baking chips.

Spread on waxed paper until cooled. Break into chunks. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.