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Are you looking for a way to spice up your snacking?  Snack mixes with savory ingredients is the perfect way!  Nutty, crunchy and crispy ingredients blend with spices for a taste explosion!

Snack mixes are perfect for the big game, family gatherings or any time you’re looking for a good snack.

Savory Reindeer Mix

INGREDIENTS

* 2 cups Bugles®
* 2 cups square-shaped cheese flavored crackers
* 2 cups pretzel sticks
* 1 cup Corn Chex® cereal
* 1 cup bite-size shredded wheat
* 1 cup pecan halves
* 1/2 cup butter, melted
* 1 tablespoon maple syrup
* 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
* 3/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
* 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In another bowl, combine the butter, syrup, Worcestershire sauce, Cajun seasoning and cayenne; pour over cereal mixture and toss to coat.
2. Transfer to an ungreased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 250 degrees F for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.

Super Snack Mix

INGREDIENTS

* 1 cup canola oil
* 1 jar Orville Redenbacher Butter oil
* 2 packages dry ranch dressing mix
* 1 box Cheez-Its
* 2 bags oyster crackers
* 1 bags chow mein noodles
* 1 box Ritz mini cheese & crackers
* 1 bag crunchy Cheetos
* 2 cans mixed nuts
* 1 can cashews
* 1 box Crispix cereal

DIRECTIONS

Mix all ingredients in a large garbage bag. Bake at 250 degrees for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. We use a huge roaster pan but you can also spread out the snack mix on cookie sheets (which shortens baking time). Store in ziploc bags, makes a huge batch (about 4 gallon size ziploc bags).