Homemade Cheez-It Party Mix
Yields 8 cups
Servings 16
Ingredients
Cheez-its
- ⅔ cup all-purpose flour (100 grams)
- ⅓ cup whole wheat flour (50 grams)
- ¼ cup butter (57 grams)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup ice water (62 ml)
Party mix
- 2 cups unsalted pretzel sticks or mini pretzels
- 2 cups corn or wheat chex
- 2 cups cheez-its
- 2 cups oyster crackers or Cheerios, cornflakes, potato sticks, etc
- 6 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons Lawry's seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon cayenne
Instructions
- Combine flours, butter, salt, and cheddar in a food processor. Pulse until salt and cheddar become small chunks. Add ice water while the food processor is running until a dough forms. Form dough into a disc, cover with plastic wrap, and chill for 1 hour or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Dust a clean work surface with flour. Roll out dough into a 1/16-inch thick square and cut into 1x1 inch squares. Poke a hole in the center of each square with a skewer. Transfer to baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes or until crackers are lightly puffed and golden browned. Remove and let cool completely.
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter with garlic powder, seasoned salt, chili powder, and cayenne.
- Toss cheez-its with pretzels, Chex, and oyster crackers. Pour seasoning butter over crackers and toss to coat. Microwave in a microwave-safe bowl for 3 minutes, tossing every minute. Spread the party mix in an even layer on parchment paper and let cool. Serve.
Notes
The cheez-its can be prepared the day before and tossed with the party mix the following day.
Store the party mix in an air-tight container in a dry, cool area.