BA Party Mix

A flavorful blend of Bugles, pretzels, nuts, and seeds tossed with garlic-infused butter and savory seasonings. This crunchy, savory party mix is perfect for entertaining and can be made ahead.

12 servings
1 hr 20 min

Ingredients

  • 4 cups Bugles (original flavor)
  • 3 cups whole wheat sesame pretzel rounds or other small pretzels
  • 2 cups roasted unsalted peanuts
  • 1 cup raw shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
  • 1 cup store-bought roasted green peas (not wasabi flavor)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 12 cloves large garlic cloves
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon English mustard powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 cups Terra Stix
  • Ingredient info: English mustard powder
  • an extremely hot mustard
  • is available at many supermarkets and at specialty foods stores.

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat oven to 250°F. Combine the first 5 ingredients in a large bowl. Set aside.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add garlic and gently cook to infuse butter, about 5 minutes. Strain into a small bowl, pressing to extract garlic juices; discard garlic. Stir in Worcestershire, Dijon mustard, mustard powder, salt, paprika, and pepper. Pour over mixture in bowl and gently toss to coat.

    10 min

  3. 3.

    Divide mixture between 2 baking sheets and spread in an even layer. Bake, stirring every 15 minutes, until dry and toasted, about 1 hour. Sprinkle mixture with a few pinches of paprika. Toss and let cool completely on baking sheets (party mix will become crispy as it cools).

    60 min

  4. 4.

    Transfer party mix to a large bowl. Add Terra Stix and toss to mix well. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 week ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.

    5 min

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