big bag of munchies hot: 7 Fiery, Crispy Party - How to Cooking

Ingredients

• 4 cups tortilla chips (choose your favorite brand)
• 2 cups pretzel sticks (mini pretzels work best)
• 2 cups crunchy cheese crackers
• 1 cup corn chips
• 1 cup roasted peanuts (skin-on or without, as preferred)
• ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
• 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
• ¼ cup hot sauce (your favorite; adjust heat to taste)
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper (for extra kick; reduce if you prefer milder)
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon salt (plus extra to adjust after tasting)
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for a savory finish)
• 1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley (optional)