Homemade Nuts and Bolts Recipe are favorite holiday time munchies and snacks! This recipe is so easy, you can have nuts and bolts to snack on anytime throughout the year. This recipe seriously involves just dumping a variety of cereals, some nuts, and some pretzels into a large roaster. Then, melt butter and add the spices and sugar, and pour over the cereal mixture. Baking is done at a low temperature for about 2 hours so it has the ultimate tasty, crunchy sensation.

This simple, but impressive snack is completely addictive! Homemade Nuts and Bolts recipe is very easy and quick to prepare. This freezes well so make up a big batch to have on hand for those unexpected guests, large events, to give as gifts, or just to satisfy a salty craving from time to time. So customizable, you can adjust the ingredients in this Homemade Nuts and Bolts Recipe to be exactly how you love it!

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Ingredients in Homemade Nuts and Bolts Recipe

Cheerios, regular, or if you like a hint of sweetness, use honey nut cheerios.

Shreddies, I really do love the way the shreddies absorb the flavors and crisp up! If you are in the U.S. Wheat Chex works as a substitute.

Pretzels, this is a staple ingredient in Nuts and Bolts, of course the shape of the pretzels doesn’t matter.

Nuts, I use salted mixed nuts, but you can use just peanuts or leave the nuts completely out.

Butter, I use salted. Margarine will work as well in this recipe.

Seasonings, which are worcestershire sauce, celery salt, onion salt, garlic salt, sugar (remember that a little sugar enhances salty flavors), and cayenne pepper. I use just a bit to add a touch of spice.

How to Make Nuts and Bolts

1.In a large roaster, combine both cereals, pretzels, and nuts.

2.Melt butter in a medium saucepan.

3.Add remaining ingredients and stir.

4.Drizzle sauce evenly over top. Toss to coat well.

5.Bake, uncovered, in 250°F oven for about 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes.

6.Cool, then store in airtight containers.

Variations for Homemade Nuts and Bolts Recipe

• For a hint of sweetness, use honey nut cheerios instead of the regular.
• Can leave out the cayenne or add more, whichever you prefer.
• Can put little cheez it crackers in.
• Could leave out the nuts if you want your mixture to be more like bits and bites.
• Can use peanuts instead of mixed nuts.
• Could use other cereals such as Chex or Crispix instead of Shreddies.
• Can double the garlic salt if you like it extra garlicky.

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Homemade Nuts and Bolts Recipe

This recipe seriously involves just dumping a variety of cereals, some nuts, and some pretzels into a large roaster. Then, melt butter and add the spices and sugar, and pour over the cereal mixture. Baking is done at a low temperature for about 2 hours so it has the ultimate tasty, crunchy sensation.

Author:RebekahCooking Method:BakedCuisine:AmericanCourses:SnackRecipe Keys:Homemade

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Prep Time15 minsCook Time120 minsTotal Time2 hrs 15 minsDifficulty:BeginnerServings:35Calories:262Best Season:Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 12 cup Cheerios
• 7 cup Shreddies (or other wheat squares cereal)
• 9 cup pretzels (regular or stick)
• 3 cup mixed nuts (or your favorite)
• 1 ¹⁄₂ cup butter (or margarine)
• 2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
• 2 tsp garlic salt
• 2 tsp onion salt
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• ¹⁄₂ tsp cayenne pepper

Instructions

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How to Make Homemade Nuts and Bolts Recipe

1. In a large roaster, combine both cereals, pretzels, and nuts.

   

2. Melt butter in a medium saucepan.

   

3. Add remaining ingredients and stir.

   

4. Drizzle sauce evenly over top. Toss to coat well.

   

5. Bake, uncovered, in 250°F oven for about 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes.

   Enjoy!

   

Nutrition Facts

Servings 35

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 262kcal

Calories from Fat 131kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Sodium 445mg19%

Potassium 233mg7%

Total Carbohydrate 29g10%

Dietary Fiber 4.3g18%

Sugars 3g

Protein 6g12%

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Vitamin A 30 IU

Iron 44 mg

Vitamin E 24 IU

Thiamin 27 mg

Riboflavin 27 mg

Niacin 31 mg

Vitamin B6 30 mg

Folate 79 mcg

Vitamin B12 45 mcg

Phosphorus 23 mg

Magnesium 19 mmol

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

• Make sure the mixture cools completely before storing it.

• Leave the lid off the roaster when cooking this.