Scary Barbecue Snack Mix

Gluten Free
Health score
5%
Scary Barbecue Snack Mix
45 min.
8
415kcal

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Are you ready to take your snack game to the next level? Introducing the Scary Barbecue Snack Mix—a delightful mix of crunch, spice, and flavor that will take your taste buds on a thrilling adventure! Perfect for movie nights, parties, or any festive gathering, this gluten-free snack mix is sure to impress your friends and family.

Picture a colorful medley of corn nuts, blue corn tortilla chips, and cheese crackers, all lovingly coated in a smoky barbecue sauce that brings an irresistible depth of flavor to every bite. Infused with zesty spices like chili powder, garlic, and smoked paprika, each handful offers an exciting blend of sweet and savory. With the addition of popcorn for an airy crunch, it's the ultimate finger food that's impossible to resist!

This easy-to-make recipe only takes 45 minutes to prepare, making it a go-to option for spontaneous gatherings or for when you want a delicious treat while binge-watching your favorite series. Plus, it’s made with simple ingredients you can easily find in your pantry. With only 415 calories per serving, indulge guilt-free and share the joy of this exciting snack! Whether you're entertaining guests or simply satisfying your cravings, the Scary Barbecue Snack Mix is bound to become a favorite. Get ready to dive into a bowl of this unforgettable mix!

Ingredients

  • 6.5 ounces almonds 
  • 0.5 cup barbecue sauce 
  • 3.8 ounces cheddar cheese fish-shaped
  • teaspoons chili powder 
  • 2.8 ounces tortilla chips blue
  • teaspoons garlic powder 
  • cups popped popcorn ()
  • teaspoons paprika smoked (sometimes labeled pimentón dulce)
  • tablespoons sugar 
  • 0.5 teaspoon all the tabasco sauce you handle 
  • 0.5 cup butter unsalted
  • teaspoon worcestershire sauce 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • wire rack

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 300°F with rack in middle. Grease rimmed baking sheet with oil.
  2. Combine popcorn, tortilla chips, cheese crackers, and corn nuts in a large bowl.
  3. Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  4. Remove pan from heat and whisk in barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, paprika, chili and garlic powders, and Tabasco, if using.
  5. Drizzle barbecue sauce mixture over snack mix and stir until combined well.
  6. Evenly spread mixture in baking sheet and bake, stirring and turning mixture over every 10 minutes, for a total of 40 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack (it will crisp as it cools), then break into pieces.
  7. •Snack mix keeps in an airtight container for up to 1 week.•If you want to pop your own popcorn, we recommend using a hot-air popper. To end up with at least 6 cups, use 1/4 cup kernels.

Nutrition Facts

Calories415kcal
Protein9.51%
Fat62.87%
Carbs27.62%

Properties

Glycemic Index
24.18
Glycemic Load
5.9
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
12.863043629605%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.57mg
Catechin
0.29mg
Epigallocatechin
0.6mg
Epicatechin
0.14mg
Eriodictyol
0.06mg
Naringenin
0.1mg
Isorhamnetin
0.61mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Quercetin
0.08mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:415.44kcal
20.77%
Fat:30.18g
46.42%
Saturated Fat:11.07g
69.18%
Carbohydrates:29.84g
9.95%
Net Carbohydrates:24.66g
8.97%
Sugar:10.31g
11.46%
Cholesterol:43.79mg
14.6%
Sodium:330.81mg
14.38%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:10.27g
20.54%
Vitamin E:7.18mg
47.86%
Manganese:0.67mg
33.33%
Phosphorus:236.75mg
23.68%
Magnesium:90.78mg
22.69%
Vitamin B2:0.36mg
21.37%
Fiber:5.18g
20.72%
Vitamin A:939.95IU
18.8%
Calcium:180.36mg
18.04%
Copper:0.3mg
15.11%
Zinc:1.71mg
11.37%
Iron:1.68mg
9.34%
Potassium:305.34mg
8.72%
Selenium:5.84µg
8.35%
Vitamin B3:1.35mg
6.73%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
5.95%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.66%
Folate:18.25µg
4.56%
Vitamin K:4.72µg
4.49%
Vitamin B5:0.39mg
3.88%
Vitamin B12:0.17µg
2.75%
Vitamin D:0.29µg
1.95%
Source:Epicurious