Appetizers
Popcorn Snack Mix
Makes about 16 cups
Popcorn Snack Mix
Makes about 16 cups
A healthier version of the store-bought mixes. Make it for your next party and it will be a hit.
Nutritional information per 1-cup serving: Calories 255 (55% from fat) • carb. 24g • pro. 6g • fat 16g sat. fat 2g • chol. 0mg • sod. 602mg • calc. 21mg • fiber 3g
Ingredients
- Nonstick cooking spray
- ½ cup popcorn kernels
- 4 tablespoons melted, unsalted butter or vegetable/grapeseed oil
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon granulated garlic (you may substitute garlic powder if you cannot locate the granulated variety)
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Dash hot sauce
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup mini pretzels or pretzel sticks (broken into ½-inch pieces)
- 1½ cups roasted mixed nuts
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 300°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and lightly coat the foil with the cooking spray.
- Remove chute and put the kernels into the popping chamber. Replace chute.
- Place a large bowl underneath the chute and turn unit on.
- While the corn is popping, stir the oil, spices, Worcestershire, and hot sauce together until fully combined; reserve.
- Once the last kernel has popped, turn unit off. Add the pretzels and mixed nuts, and then pour the seasoned oil over the mixture and toss to fully coat.
- Pour mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to combine flavors. Serve immediately.
