Cajun Party Mix

Whip up this easy Cajun Party Mix. It’s spicy, crunchy, and a little sweet. Perfect for game day, parties, or anytime snacking.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1

Servings

Calories 235kcal

1 cup Rice Cereal such as Rice Chex
1 cup Wheat Cereal such as Wheat Chex
2 cups Mini Pretzels
1 cup Roasted Peanuts or mixed nuts
1 cup Mini Saltine Crackers or oyster crackers if you can’t find mini saltines
¼ cup Neutral Oil canola or vegetable oil
1½ tablespoons Cajun Seasoning add a pinch of kosher salt only if your blend is sodium-free or very low-sodium
1 tablespoon Sugar
¼ teaspoon Garlic Powder
¼ teaspoon Smoked Paprika

Preheat the oven to 250°F.
Line 2 large sheet pans with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
In a large bowl (big enough to hold the ingredients and allow tossing without spilling), add the rice cereal, wheat cereal, mini pretzels, peanuts, and mini saltine crackers. Toss gently—using a silicone/rubber spatula to avoid breaking the pieces.
Slowly pour the oil over the cereal mixture while gently tossing until evenly coated.
Sprinkle the Cajun seasoning, sugar, garlic powder, and smoked paprika over the mix, tossing gently until everything looks lightly shiny and evenly seasoned.
Divide the mix between the prepared sheet pans and spread into an even layer. Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes and rotating the pans (top to bottom, bottom to top).
Cool completely on the pans—the mix will crisp up further as it cools. Serve and enjoy!

Storage: Store in an airtight container for 3 to 5 days. For longer storage, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 to 2 weeks.