21 Holiday Party Mixes You Can Snack On All Night
Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox
What's our secret weapon for holiday parties that last all night long? It's an overflowing snack table that satisfies all of those post-dinner cravings.
If you've ever been to a Southern holiday party, you know there's an abundance of seasonal dishes and signature drinks, but the snack table is the centerpiece of any good get-together. These sweet and salty holiday snacks are the perfect grab-and-go mixes for when the dance floor is calling your name or Mama is trying to introduce you to the neighbor's son.
From irresistible Smoky Snack Mix to the sugary Puppy Chow, the snack table will be a beacon of hope that'll keep your energy alive and as spirited as the season. For extra fun, combine two of these recipes, like our Salted Caramel Popcorn and our Muddy Bunnies, to create your one mix-and-match party mix. Reach for these tasty snack mixes to fuel you and your guests at any celebration.
Charcuterie Board Snack Mix
Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer
Filled with dried figs, oven-baked prosciutto, smoked almonds, and Parmesan crisps, this sweet-and-savory snack mix is a keeper.
Ranch-Cheese Crackers
Greg Dupree; Food Stylist: Ana Kelly; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
You'll just need five minutes to prep these savory crackers before they are baked to perfection. The recipe makes 24 servings so you'll have plenty for your next party. If you want to spice it up, these crackers pair immaculately with our famous fire crackers.
Sweet-and-Salty Autumn Snack Mix
This Sweet-and-Salty Snack Mix is the ultimate treat. It's got everything you could possibly want: mini pretzels, Cheez-Its, marshmallows, and more.
Nuts And Bolts
Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox
Chock-full of every delicious crunchy thing out there, from pretzel sticks and cereals to cheese crackers and cashews, this funny-sounding recipe is a party in a bowl.
Cheese Lover's Snack Mix
Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer
If you're hankering for a hunk of cheese, this snack mix will satisfy your cravings with its spiced blend of goldfish, mini saltines, and cheese crackers.
Butter-Baked Saltine Crackers
Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Karen Rankin; Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen
If you thought saltine crackers couldn't be tastier, think again. This snack is equal parts nostalgic and delicious.
Ranch Snacker Crackers
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
While the lion share of our party mixes start with rice cereal or crackers, this mix stands out because of its more original base. Well-seasoned oyster crackers are simply addicting so you may want to make two batches.
Bacon Bites
This three ingredient snack will be a hit at every party, no matter the occasion. Who can resist slightly sweet bacon-wrapped breadsticks?
Puppy Chow Snack Mix
Robby Lozano; Food Stylist: Caleb Clarke
Rich chocolate is combined with peanut butter, Chex cereal, and powdered sugar to create this sugary snack.
Smoky Snack Mix
Guests can't get enough of this hard-to-resist snack mix. Try it out for the holidays, but be prepared for this to become your go-to party recipe.
Cracker Toffee
This indulgent recipe begins with just a sleeve of saltines, and it only gets better from there. Finish this recipe off with chocolate, chopped nuts, and sugar.
Bacon Bow Tie Crackers
Tie your buttery crackers with a bow of crispy bacon for an immediate snack hit. Make multiple batches of these black tie snacks, because they'll be snatched up in seconds.
Salted Caramel Popcorn
Fulfill your sweet tooth by indulging in caramel drizzled popcorn. If you're looking for a make-ahead snack that satisfies every craving from salty to sweet, look no further.
Buttery Toasted Pecans
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
All you need is four simple ingredients to make this buttery snack. This recipe is easy as can be to make too, but don't be surprised by how difficult it is to wait for the guests to arrive before chowing down.
Spicy Cheddar Appetizer Cookies
Cheese in any form is always a crowd-favorite and these baked cheese straws are no exception. Make them by rolling cheese straw dough into fun shapes like stars.
Chocolate-Coconut-Pretzel Granola
Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer
This sweet and savory snack mix will keep your appetite entertained from breakfast all the way to dinner.
Spicy-Sweet Pecans
We're going nuts over these well-seasoned pecans. It's impossible to have just one.
Stove-Top Bacon Popcorn
Popcorn is already an all-star party snack, but there's one thing that can make it even better: bacon. Put out a bowl of Bacon Popcorn and another of Salted Caramel Popcorn to offer guests all the salty-sweet popcorn options they could possibly want.
Pickapeppa Snack Mix
JAMES RANSOM
Start with standard rice-cereal squares then get out the secret ingredient: Pickapeppa sauce. This sweet, peppery, and tangy Jamaican sauce is what makes this snack mix so special.
Crack Crackers
One bite of these herby, cheesy crackers and you'll be hooked. You'll be scooping them up by the handful.
Muddy Buddy Mix
Just a slight twist separates Muddy Buddy Mix from Puppy Chow. Guess you'll just have to try both to see which you like best.
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