How to Make Grandma Jensen's Nuts and Bolts - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to holiday snacking, few treats are as beloved and timeless as Grandma Jensen's Nuts and Bolts. This classic recipe has been a cherished tradition in our family for generations, and its irresistible combination of savory nuts, crunchy cereal, and zesty seasoning makes it a must-have item for any festive gathering.

Every year, as soon as the holiday season rolls around, the scent of Grandma Jensen's Nuts and Bolts wafts through the house, instantly signaling that the fest...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups bite-size wheat square cereal (such as Wheat Chex®)
  • 2 cups bite-size corn square cereal (such as Corn Chex®)
  • 2 cups bite-size rice square cereal (such as Rice Chex®)
  • 2 cups toasted oat cereal rings (such as Cheerios®)
  • 2 cups cheese-flavored crackers (such as Cheez-It®)
  • 2 cups pretzels
  • 2 cups mixed nuts
  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 12 cups

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Preheat an oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C). Combine the wheat cereal, corn cereal, rice cereal, oat cereal, cheese-flavored crackers, pretzels, and mixed nuts in a large bowl; set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the garlic powder and Worcestershire sauce until evenly blended.
  • Pour over the cereal mixture, and gently stir until the cereal is evenly coated with the seasoned butter.
  • Spread the cereal mixture onto baking sheets, and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature before storing in an airtight container.
  • Nutrition

    229 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 21mg
    • Sodium: 391mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 51mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 130mg