Zesty Party Crunch

Cook: 20 min Serves: 11 Cuisine: American

A crunchy, savory party mix with cheesy Parmesan, Italian herbs, and a blend of cereal, pretzels, and peanuts, perfect for snacking at gatherings or casual get-togethers.

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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup margarine
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 8 cups Quaker Oat Squares cereal
  • 1 1/2 cups thin pretzel sticks
  • 1 1/2 cups peanuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
  2. In a 13 x 9-inch baking pan, heat margarine in the oven until melted.
  3. Remove the pan from the oven.
  4. Stir in Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning.
  5. Add cereal, pretzels, and peanuts, stirring until well coated.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally during baking.
  7. Allow to cool before storing in a tightly covered container.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

351 kcal 18% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13.4g 27% DV
Total Fat 26.9g 35% DV
Carbs 15.5g 6% DV
Fiber 2.2g 8% DV
Sugar 1g 2% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 638.8mg 28% DV
Potassium 199.5mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 5mg 2% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 10mcg 1% DV
Calcium 214.5mg 17% DV
Iron 1.5mg 9% DV
Diet fit Low-carb Under 400 cal
Contains Milk Peanut

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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