Southwest Snack

Makes 32 cups snack

Prep Time: 15 min.
Baking Time: 10 min.

Ingredients

• 2 - bags 94% Fat Free microwave popcorn (any flavor), popped (24 cups)
• 6 - cups Cheddar flavor corn snacks
• 2 - cups fat-free pretzel sticks
• 2 - Tablespoons reduced-fat margarine-type product, melted
• 1 - teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 - teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 - teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 - cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Divide popcorn, corn snacks and pretzels between two 2-gallon plastic food-storage bags.
2. Mix margarine-type product, chili powder, cumin and garlic powder; pour over mixture in bags. Seal bags and shake to coat.
3. Sprinkle with cheese. Seal bags and shake to coat.
4. Pour mixture into two ungreased rectangular pans, 13x9x2 inches.
5. Bake 10 minutes and cool.
6. Store in airtight container.

Alan’s Kitchen Picnic & Tailgate Tip
Planning a large picnic or tailgate get-together? Double this recipe. It can be made several days in advance and stored in airtight containers until the big event.