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 bring some excitement to your snack game? Introducing the Scary Barbecue Snack Mix, a delightful blend of flavors and textures that will have everyone at your gathering reaching for more! Perfectly gluten-free and packed with tasty surprises, this mix is sure to be a hit whether you're planning a spooky movie night, a lively party, or simply want to enjoy a delicious appetizer with family and friends.

This enticing snack mix combines the crunch of corn nuts and tortilla chips with the cheesy goodness of fish-shaped crackers. The popcorn adds a fluffy touch, while the zesty barbecue sauce brings a smoky sweetness that tantalizes the taste buds. Enhanced by the warmth of chili and garlic powder, as well as a touch of smoked paprika, every bite is a taste adventure you won't want to miss!

Ready in just 45 minutes, this Scary Barbecue Snack Mix is not only easy to make but offers a satisfying crunch that will keep the whole group satisfied. With only 415 calories per serving, it makes for an indulgent yet guilt-free snack option. Plus, it stores well for up to a week, so you can enjoy its deliciousness long after it's made. Don your chef’s hat and get ready to whip up a treat that will leave your guests spellbound!

Ingredients

  • 6.5 ounces smokehouse almonds 
  • 0.5 cup barbecue sauce 
  • 3.8 ounces cheddar crackers fish-shaped
  • teaspoons chili powder 
  • 2.8 ounces coarsely broken corn tortilla chips blue
  • teaspoons garlic powder 
  • cups popped popcorn ()
  • teaspoons paprika smoked (sometimes labeled pimentón dulce)
  • tablespoons sugar 
  • 0.5 teaspoon tabasco 
  • 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