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Taco Nut Clusters and Malted Pretzel Brittle
6 servings
about 1 hour total
  • Prepare the taco nut clusters recipe and begin to bake (10 minutes)
  • Prepare the brittle recipe and begin to bake (in same oven) (10 minutes)
  • Prepare entrée and sides (if desired); serve (35 minutes)

Taco Nut Clusters

Ingredients

  • Nonstick aluminum foil
  • 1 cup nacho cheese-flavored tortilla chips, crushed
  • Large zip-top bag
  • 1 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup sliced almonds
  • 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
  • ¼ cup egg substitute (or 1 egg, beaten)

Steps

    1. Preheat oven to 300°F. Line baking sheet with foil. Place chips in bag and crush with fingertips. Shred cheese (½ cup); add to chips.
    2. Add almonds, seasoning, and egg to corn chips; shake to coat. Scoop tablespoonful-size mounds onto baking sheet, placing 2 inches apart. Bake 20–25 minutes or until cheese is melted and almonds are toasted.
    3. Let stand 10 minutes or until cool. Place in airtight container; store for up to 3 days.

Malted Pretzel Brittle

Ingredients

  • Parchment paper
  • 14 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cups mini salted pretzels (8 oz), coarsely crushed
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 6 tablespoons malted milk powder
  • 2 tablespoons nonfat dry milk

Steps

    1. Preheat oven to 300°F. Cover baking sheet with parchment paper. Melt butter. Place pretzels in large bowl and crush. Add both sugars and milk powders; toss to combine. Stir butter into mixture until blended.
    2. Spread pretzel mixture in an even layer on baking sheet; bake 15–18 minutes or until browned. Let stand 10 minutes to cool before breaking into pieces. Serve. (Makes 12 servings.)

Serving Suggestions

  • Complete your meal with any of our ready-to-cook entrées from the Meat or Seafood departments and add a frozen vegetable blend on the side.
  • The taco nut mixture can also be spread evenly in a single layer to bake for a fun, trail mix-type snack.

Taco Nut Clusters

Amount per ⅙ recipe serving: Calories 150, Total Fat 11g, Sat Fat 2g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 5mg, Sodium 150mg, Total Carb 7g, Fiber 2g, Sugars 1g, Protein 6g, Calc 6%, Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Iron 6%

Malted Pretzel Brittle

Amount per 1⁄12 recipe serving: Calories 290, Total Fat 15g, Sat Fat 9g, Trans Fat 0.5g, Chol 40mg, Sodium 410mg, Total Carb 35g, Fiber 1g, Sugars 19g, Protein 3g, Calc 6%, Vitamin A 10%, Vitamin C 0%, Iron 8%