Here’s a classic Nuts and Bolts recipe (a savory party mix with cereal, pretzels, nuts, and a buttery seasoned coating):
Nuts and Bolts Recipe (Homemade Chex Mix Style)
Ingredients:
3 cups Cheerios (plain, not honey)
3 cups Rice Chex (or Rice Krispies if preferred)
3 cups Wheat Chex (or Shreddies)
2 cups pretzel sticks (broken in half if long)
2 cups mixed nuts (peanuts, cashews, almonds, or a combo)
1 cup cheese crackers (optional, like Goldfish or Cheez-Its)
Seasoning Mix:
½ cup butter (melted)
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1½ tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp seasoning salt (or plain salt)
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp ground black pepper
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C).
In a very large bowl, combine cereals, pretzels, nuts, and crackers.
In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, seasoning salt, paprika, and pepper.
Pour the seasoning mix slowly over the dry mix, stirring well to coat everything evenly.
Spread the mixture onto 1–2 large baking sheets in an even layer.
Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes to keep the mix evenly coated and crisp.
Let cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
Makes about 12 cups of snack mix. Stays fresh for 2–3 weeks if sealed well.
