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A different blend of crunchy ingredients that will keep your party-goers snack-happy.

3 cups small pretzels
3 cups shoestring potatoes
3 cups Spanish peanuts
1/2 cup seasoned croutons
1 can (4.5 ounce size) French-fried onions
1/2 cup melted and cooled butter
1/2 cup very finely shredded Parmesan cheese
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
Combine all the ingredients in a bowl, mixing to coat everything in the butter and cheese. Spread the snack mix out onto a baking sheet in an even layer.
Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake at 250 degrees F for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
Let the snack mix cool. Then serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days.
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reviews & comments
August 10, 2016
I didn't make this for a Halloween party, I made it for another event where I was looking for a unique sort of party mix. This had many ingredients that you don't find in standard Chex-type mixes and it tasted great. Fresh out of the oven, I thought it might be a little too greasy and heavy. But after it had cooled, it seemed just fine and tasty!