Sourdough Cheez-Its Snack Mix (Printable)

Crunchy sourdough Cheez-Its combined with roasted nuts and pretzels for a savory, tangy snack.

# What You Need:

→ Sourdough Cheez-Its

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons whole wheat flour, optional
03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
04 - 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded
05 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
07 - 1/4 cup sourdough starter, active or discard
08 - 2 tablespoons cold water, as needed

→ Snack Mix Components

09 - 2 cups mini pretzels
10 - 1 cup mixed roasted nuts
11 - 1 cup cheese crackers, homemade or store-bought
12 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
13 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
14 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
15 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
16 - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

# How-To:

01 - In a food processor, pulse together flour, butter, cheddar cheese, salt, and baking powder until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
02 - Add sourdough starter and pulse until dough forms. Add cold water 1 tablespoon at a time if mixture is too dry.
03 - Form dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
04 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Roll dough to 1/8-inch thickness and cut into 1-inch squares. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet and poke center of each cracker with a skewer.
05 - Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until golden and crisp. Remove from oven and cool completely.
06 - Preheat oven to 300°F. In a large bowl, combine cooled Cheez-Its, pretzels, and mixed nuts.
07 - In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
08 - Pour seasoned butter over snack mix and toss thoroughly to coat all components evenly.
09 - Spread mix onto large baking sheet in single layer. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring halfway through, until toasted and fragrant. Cool completely before serving or storing.

# Expert Hacks:

01 -
  • Uses sourdough discard to reduce waste and add tangy depth
  • Combines homemade crackers with store-bought convenience items
  • Perfect for parties, game days, or everyday snacking
  • Customizable with your favorite nuts and seasonings
  • Bakes up crispy and aromatic with savory spices
02 -
  • Roll the cracker dough as thin as possible for extra crispiness
  • Use active or discard sourdough starter—both work perfectly
  • Toast the mix just until fragrant to avoid over-browning
  • Let everything cool completely before storing to maintain crunch
  • Double the batch and freeze half for future snacking needs
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