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Create-Your-Own Snack mix for the big game

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Create-Your-Own Snack Mix for The Big Game

A guaranteed crowd-pleaser you won’t stop eating.

Every party needs that one bowl. The one everyone circles back to. The one that mysteriously needs refilling… again. This Create-Your-Own Snack Mix is that bowl.

It’s buttery, savory, just spicy enough—and totally customizable. Perfect for hosting, bringing to a party, or keeping at home while you camp out on the couch for The Big Game.

Fair warning: once it cools, it’s nearly impossible to stop eating.

🥨 Why This Snack Mix Always Wins

  • Feeds a crowd

  • Easy to customize with what you already love

  • Make-ahead friendly (huge win on game day)

  • That slow bake = next-level flavor

And with Facepunch seasonings in the mix? It brings the punch.

🥊 Ingredients (Base Mix)

This is your starting lineup—but feel free to swap, add, or riff.

  • ½ box Corn Chex

  • 1 box Wheat Chex

  • 1 bag pretzels (any shape you love)

  • ½ box Cheez-Its

  • ½ bag mini saltines

  • Mixed nuts of your choice

👉 Tip: This is a create-your-own mix. Add popcorn, bagel chips, oyster crackers, or spicy peanuts if that’s your vibe.

🌶️ The Flavor Boost (This Is Where the Magic Happens)

In a bowl, whisk together:

This combo hits salty, tangy, herby, and just-enough heat.

🔥 How to Make It

  1. Preheat oven to 200°F

  2. Add all snack ingredients to a large oven-safe container or roasting pan

  3. Pour the butter mixture evenly over the snack mix

  4. Toss well until everything is coated

  5. Bake for 2 hours, stirring every 15 minutes

  6. Remove from oven and let cool completely

Once cooled, the flavors settle in—and that’s when it gets dangerous.

🥣 Serve, Store & Make Ahead

  • Serve straight from the pan or in big bowls

  • Store leftovers (if you have any) in an airtight container

  • Make it 1–2 days ahead for The Big Game—flavor gets even better

Perfect for:

✔ Game day parties

✔ Potlucks

✔ Movie nights

✔ Road trips

✔ “Just one handful” situations

🏈 The Big Game Snack That Disappears First

This is the mix people ask about.

The one you’re expected to bring again next year.

The one you “accidentally” keep for yourself.

I bet you can’t stop eating it.

🥊 Want More Punch?

The Facepunch seasonings used here are absolute MVPs for snack mixes, dips, popcorn, and party food.

👉 Shop Facepunch Spicy Dill & Sweet & Spicy

👉 Build your Big Game flavor lineup

Make it bold. Make it ahead. Make extra.

Because this snack mix always wins 🏆🌶️

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