Bits N Bites Recipes

CLASSIC HOMEMADE NUTS AND BOLTS RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 250 degrees F.
• In a very large roaster, combine the cereals, nuts, crackers and pretzels. In microwave (or on stove) melt butter and mix in spices and Worcestershire. Pour over dry ingredients and stir gently to mix thoroughly.
• Bake at 250 degrees for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring gently with a spoon every 25 minutes or so.
• The mix will be done when you can see that all of the butter mixture has been absorbed and is dry.

SLOW COOKER NUTS AND BOLTS RECIPE

Steps:

• Get out your slow cooker and spray the inside with vegetable cooking spray.
• In a very large bowl, combine the cereals, nuts, crackers and pretzels. In microwave (or on stove) melt butter and mix in spices and Worcestershire. Pour over dry ingredients and stir gently to mix thoroughly.
• Place in the crockpot. Place a paper towel over top of the crockpot and place the lid on top. Cook on high for an hour, then remove the lid and stir and turn it down to low. Stir every 20 minutes or so to prevent burning.
• The mix will be done when you can see that all of the butter mixture has been absorbed and is dry.

CLASSIC BITS AND BITES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
• In a large bowl mix together cheerios through mini crackers.
• In a microwaveable bowl melt butter. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, fennel seeds, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika and seasoning salt.
• Pour the snack mixture into a large parchment paper lined baking sheet or roasting pan.
• Pop in oven and gently stir mixture roughly every 20 minutes cooking for 1 hour and 20 minutes.
• Serve or store in a plastic zip up bag.

HOMEMADE BITS AND BITES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 250F.
• Mix Cheese Bits, Mini Ritz, Cheerios, Shreddies and pretzels together in a large roasting pan (the kind used for turkey or large roast beef).
• Whisk the remaining ingredients together in a separate bowl until well mixed. Pour the butter mixture over the bits and bites. Using a wooden spoon, mix well to make sure all the bits and bites are coated in the butter mixture. Sometimes there are some that stick in the corners or bottom and do not get coated. Be sure to stir into the bottom of the pan and draw them up.
• Bake in the oven for about 2 hours. Stir the bits and bites every 15 minutes, pulling the ones at the bottom up to the top. After the 2 hours, the moisture should all be gone. If not and some of the pieces are still moist, bake another 15-30 minutes.
• Once cool, bag and seal the bits and bites so they stay fresh and crispy.

BITS N BITES

Steps:

• Mix all dry ingredients together in a large roasting pan.
• Toss to mix.
• Mix oil, garlic powder, seasoned salt and worcestershire sauce together in a large measuring cup.
• Whisk together, it will want to separate, so keep whisking while you pour over dry ingredients.
• Mix thoroughly.
• Bake at 250 uncovered, for 1 1/2 hours Mixing every 20 minute.
• Allow to cool, enjoy!

HOMEMADE BITS N' BITES

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 275 degrees.
• Using your small sauce pan on low heat (or a microwave safe bowl using 20 seconds intervals) melt your butter.
• While you're waiting for your butter to melt measure out your cereal and pour into your pan.
• Once your butter is melted add in your spices - I find this is the best way to make sure the spices are evenly distributed.
• Pour your melted butter over top of your cereal.
• Make sure the cereal is full coated with the melted butter, stirring until its well distributed.
• Place in the oven for 1 1/2- 2 hours, giving it a stir every 45 mins.
• Let cool down before transferring to a large ziplock bag.

NANA B'S NUTS AND BOLTS (BITS 'N BITES)

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Pour all dry ingredients into large turkey roaster and mix . In a small saucepan, melt butter and add Worchestershire sauce and spices, stirring well until spices are dissolved. Pour evenly over dry ingredients in a large turkey roaster, stir for at least five minutes, being sure to scoop sauce from bottom of pan into the dry ingredients so they are all well coated.
• 2. Cover and bake for one hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional hour, stirring at the half-hour mark. Cool and pack in airtight containers. (these do take a bit of time but are SO worth it!)

HOMEMADE MAC AND CHEESE BITES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Spray mini muffin tins with cooking spray.
• Cook pasta according to packaged directions and set aside.
• In a medium size pan combine butter and flour over medium heat. Whisk until butter is melted and mixture is smooth. Slowly add milk and bring to a simmer. Add 1½ cups of the cheese, cream cheese, salt and pepper. Stir until smooth and creamy. Remove from heat.
• In a large mixing bowl, carefully stir pasta, cheese sauce, and egg until evenly mixed and pasta is evenly coated.
• Spoon mac and cheese into mini muffin tins and top each with a small pinch of remaining cheese. Bake at 400 degrees F for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
• Allow to cool 5 minutes before gently removing the bites.