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Mardi Gras Snack Mix - A Quick and Easy Appetizer
Mardi Gras Snack Mix is simple and fun to make, full of delicious sweet and savory treats and very festive with the traditional colors of Mardi Gras which are purple, green and yellow or gold.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 11 min
- Yield
- 12 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2-1/2 cups Cheezits
- 2-1/2 cups Bugles
- 2-1/2 cups small pretzels
- 1 cup peanuts (or any nuts you like or have on hand)
- 3 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 packet dry Ranch Salad Dressing and Seasoning Mix
- 2 cups assorted candies (M&Ms, jelly beans, etc.)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the Cheezits, Bugles, pretzels, and peanuts in a gallon-size plastic bag and drizzle with the vegetable oil.
- 2
Seal the bag and toss gently to coat the mixture. Add the Ranch dressing and toss gently again to evenly coat the mixture.
- 3
When you are ready to serve, pour the mixture into a large bowl and top with the candy.