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Easy Cheese Crisps

-SUPER EASY cheesy snack. For those watching your carbs, give this recipe a try!

1 package of sliced cheddar cheese

1 Tbs. everything bagel seasoning mix

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut cheese slices lengthwise and widthwise to make four smaller squares. Sprinkle with bagel seasoning mix and place on a parchment-lined cookie sheet.
Place in the oven for 10 minutes.
Remove rounds from cookie sheet and place on a paper towel to remove excess oil.
Cool completely.
You can use whatever flavor cheese you like. Sprinkle with any seasoning you like. Enjoy as a flavorful cracker, crisp, or dipper. Serve on top of a salad instead of croutons. Enjoy as a crisp chip… These disappear fast!
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Spicy Pretzel Pieces

Our family enjoys this slightly spicy snack mix. A quick and tasty way to use up broken pretzel pieces.

Spicy Pretzel Pieces

  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 2 packages dry ranch dressing mix
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dill weed
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 16 ounces pretzels broken pretzel pieces

Method

  • In a large mixing bowl, add all ingredients except pretzels.
  • Mix well and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees.  Continue to combine pretzel mix while waiting for the oven to preheat. Make sure all pretzel pieces are completely coated.
  • Once the oven is preheated, pour pretzels into a lined baking pan and spread into an even layer. Set the bowl aside without washing the bowl.
  • Place in baking pan in oven and bake for 15 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and stir, making sure to mix back in any oil or spices on the bottom of the pan.
  • Bake for another 15 minutes.
  • Pour pretzels back into original mixing bowl and stir well to pick up any spices or oil left in the bowl.
  • Once cooled, store in an airtight container.