Slow Cooker Spiced Party Nut Mix

 

6

tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

1

envelope (1 oz) Old El Paso® taco seasoning mix

1

teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4

teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)

2

cups pecan halves

2

cups roasted unsalted cashews

2

cups walnut halves

2

cups unblanched whole almonds

3

cups bite-size cheese crackers

2

cups sourdough pretzel nuggets

• 1 In 4- to 5-quart slow cooker, mix butter, taco seasoning mix, cinnamon and red pepper. Add remaining ingredients; toss gently.
• 2 Cook uncovered on Low heat setting 3 to 4 hours, stirring every 30 minutes, until nuts are toasted. Turn off slow cooker. Serve with large serving spoon.