Addictive Texas Trash

May 14, 2023May 14, 20230 18
Addictive Texas Trash snack mix recipe
in Appetizer

Prep

15 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

75 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 cups salted mixed nuts
1 package mini pretzel twists
2 packages goldfish crackers
1 package sesame snack sticks ( optional )
1 cup warm ( liquid ) bacon drippings
1 cup unsalted butter , melted
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons monosodium glutamate ( MSG )
2 tablespoons liquid smoke flavoring
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
4 teaspoons seasoned salt
4 teaspoons chili powder
4 teaspoons garlic powder

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
16
Calories
433
Sugar
1g
Fat
39g
Texas Trash is a popular snack mix in the southern United States, made from a mixture of nuts, pretzels, crackers, and flavorful seasonings. The addition of bacon drippings and liquid smoke gives this version extra smoky and savory flavor that's hard to resist. While certainly not a health food, this snack mix is perfect for parties, game nights, or anytime you want a salty, crunchy snack to munch on. Just be sure to enjoy it in moderation!

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C).
2.In a large roasting pan, combine the salted mixed nuts, mini pretzel twists, goldfish crackers, and sesame snack sticks (if using).
3.In a separate bowl, whisk together the warm bacon drippings, melted unsalted butter, Worcestershire sauce, monosodium glutamate, liquid smoke flavoring, cayenne pepper, seasoned salt, chili powder, and garlic powder.
4.Pour the seasoning mixture over the snack mix in the roasting pan, and stir until everything is evenly coated.
5.Bake the Texas Trash snack mix for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even cooking and browning.
6.Remove from the oven and let cool completely before serving or storing in an airtight container.

PROS

This snack mix is incredibly addictive and flavorful, perfect for parties or snacking anytime.

The mix of nuts, pretzels, and crackers provides a variety of textures and flavors in every handful.

CONS

This snack mix contains a lot of fat, calories, and sodium, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

It’s also not suitable for those with nut or sesame allergies.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this snack mix isn’t particularly healthy, the nuts provide protein and healthy fats, and the spices may have anti-inflammatory benefits.
However, the high sodium content should be taken into consideration.

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