TLC Cooking "Sun-Dried Tomato Pizza Snack Mix"

Sun-Dried Tomato Pizza Snack Mix

Sun-Dried Tomato Pizza Snack Mix

INGREDIENTS

2	cups wheat cereal squares
2	cups unsweetened puffed corn cereal
2	cups crisp rice cereal
2	cups square mini cheese crackers
1	cup roasted sunflower seeds
3	tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
3	tablespoons butter
2	tablespoons olive oil
2	teaspoons Italian seasoning
1‑1/2	teaspoons garlic powder
1/4	cup tomato sauce
1	teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1/4	teaspoon sugar
1/8	teaspoon salt
8	to 9 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, diced

PREPARATION:

Preheat oven to 250°F. Spray 13X9-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
Combine cereals, cheese crackers and sunflower seeds in large bowl; set aside.
Combine cheese, butter, oil, Italian seasoning and garlic powder in medium bowl. Microwave on HIGH 1 to 1-1/2 minutes until foamy and herbs release their aromas. Stir in tomato sauce, vinegar, sugar and salt. Pour over cereal mixture; stir well to coat. Place in prepared pan and spread in single layer.
Bake 55 to 60 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes 15 minutes before finished baking. Cool in pan on wire rack about 2 hours, leaving uncovered until mixture is crisp and tomato pieces have lost their moisture. Store in airtight container or resealable food storage bag.

This recipe appears in: Snacks

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