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Nuts and Bolts Party Mix

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"Nuts, pretzels and cereal squares are all baked together with a simple seasoned coating. This is 'Party Mix 101.'" — Juanita Peek

Directions

Preheat oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C). Lightly grease two 9x13 inch baking dishes.
Combine peanuts, nuts, wheat cereal squares, rice cereal squares, toasted oat cereal, pretzel bits, and slim pretzels in prepared baking dish. Mix together, and spread out evenly in dish.
In a medium bowl, combine oil, Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt, seasoned salt, and celery salt. Mix together, and pour mixture over dry ingredients. Place mixture into the 2 prepared baking dishes.
Bake for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until toasted and crispy, stirring with a wooden spoon every 15 minutes.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 2 hrs
READY IN 2 hrs 10 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Feb 25, 2006

This is a very good recipe. I did make some changes to suit my family's tastes. I agree with a previous reviewer that it would probably be too salty for us, so I replaced garlic salt with garlic powder, and replaced season salt with Mrs.Dash Table blend. If one is worried about the oil, I'm sure it would turn out perfectly with Enova oil also. I replaced the pretzel nuggets with goldfish, and kept the slim pretzels called for in the recipe, then omitted the pound of mixed nuts and just stuck with peanuts. I put the dry stuff in a clean paper bag, closed the top, and shook it to mix them up before putting it in the cooking dishes. Then, when it was done cooking, I returned it to the bag and shook it again, to even out the flavors of the two pans.

—FUN4REGINA

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Feb 28, 2005

I must have gotten sidetracked somewhere. I was looking for healthy kids snacks. 2 cups of veg oil..over 50 g of fat..over 1600 mg of sodium..you must be kidding.

—DELUNA7

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18 Ratings

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Jan 25, 2004

This recipe was a huge hit with all the family at a recient gathering. I had to make a second batch for many to take home.

—Show Low Bob

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Dec 30, 2008

I CAN NOT BELIEVE MY EYES! THIS IS A SLIGHT TAKE OFF OF MY GRANDMOTHER'S FAMOUS (IN TOLEDO, OHIO) RECIPE. I'VE YET TO HAVE HEARD THIS REFERRED TO AS NUTS AND BOLTS EXCEPT IN OUR FAMILY! FABULOUS TASTING, BUT IN THE 50s BUTTER WAS USED INSTEAD OF VEG OIL. THE INGREDIENTS INCLUDED SPANISH PEANUTS (A MUST) CHEERIOS, AND ONION SALT INSTEAD OF SEASONING SALT. THE ENTIRE BATCH WAS BAKED IN A HUGE ROASTER COVERED FOR AN HOUR (STIR EVERY HALF) AND UNCOVERED FOR AN HOUR (STIR EVERY HALF). YUM!!!

—Laurie Knight

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Nov 25, 2009

I was so excited to find this recipe. My husband has always raved about his grandma's Nuts and Bolts and no on e had the recipe. She was from Northern Wisconsin - it must be a midwestern thing! I skimped a little on the season salt because I was afraid of it being too salty, but he said it was 99% her recipe just needed more salt. I also subbed 1 stick fo melted butter for the oil. Thanks for posting!

—Kelsachi

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Sep 01, 2006

this is an OK recipe the one thing to keep in mind is that most schools ar enow "nut free" and this one is not so good for that purpose.

—maryi3boys

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Sep 28, 2006

This recipe was too salty for me! It could be nice with a few changes, but it gave me a few ideas, so i think it deserves about 3 stars.

—Alicia P

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Mar 17, 2011

My Mama made this many years ago (in the 50's & 60's) as a treat, usually at christmas time. No pretzel bits at the time but all the rest seems to be how I remember it, thanks for renewing a memory, & also for a very nice recipe....yummmmy

—Grammikraker

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Nutrition

Calories
778 kcal
39%

Carbohydrates
55.2 g
18%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
58.3 g
90%

Fiber
7.6 g
30%

Protein
16.6 g
33%

Sodium
1588 mg
64%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Nuts and Bolts Party Mix

Serving Size: 1/16 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 16
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 778
Calories from Fat: 525

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 58.3g 90 %
Saturated Fat 7.9g 39 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 1588mg 64 %
Potassium 546mg 15 %
Total Carbohydrates 55.2g 18 %
Dietary Fiber 7.6g 30 %
Protein 16.6g 33 %
** Sugars 4.2g
Vitamin A 15 %
Vitamin C 12 %
Calcium 20 %
Iron 120 %
** Thiamin 65 %
** Niacin 112 %
Vitamin B6 46 %
Magnesium 56 %
Folate 192 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.