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BA Party Mix

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BA Party MixCedric Angeles

Upgrade the old-school party staple with this colorful 2011 mix. It can be made up to 1 week ahead.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 12 cups

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 (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
12 large garlic cloves, crushed
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon English mustard powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika plus more for sprinkling
1/8 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.

Preparation

  1. Step 1

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

    Step 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.

    Step 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).

    Step 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.

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