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Smoked Cheez-Its Recipe using Sauce Goddess Spices

Erin Sluka

This recipe is so easy, it almost does not need an entire post. Good thing they are such a hit, it deserves its own post, however! I have created such a crowd that when I make these, I do it in batches because I have a list of friends who want a bag for themselves. For Holidays and birthdays, I will smoke these and also use my smoker to make my Chex Mix and use treat bags for great gifts. You can use any flavor cheez-its but sticking to original and/or white cheddar or pepper jack is the best!

Let’s talk about the flavor kick! Smoking cheez-its elevates this simple snack to an incredible level. I have made this so many times and have found what works best. To start, I never use the pre-flavored cheez-its like bacon or puffs. The regular, single cheddar flavors work best.

The rub matters! I find that, hands down, a beef or roast rub has the best flavors. Sure! You can make use any rub, but with such heavy cheddar flavor-think burgers or smoked mac n cheese. Those are the spices you want for this recipe.

I used some spices from Sauce Goddess in this last batch and got some amazing feedback. Friends who have had this snack many times before had asked what was different this time. I simply changed the rub to this brand. I started by adding their Steak House seasoning and decided to add a bit of their Roasting Rub as well and the combo was amazing!

Sauce Goddess deserves for you to know more about the brand. You can easily order on Amazon and they also have sauces for those smoked meats and side dishes. Their products have no additives and nothing but recognizable ingredients. No anti-caking ingredients either. Just real herbs and spices.

Smoked Cheez-Its

4.75 from 12 votes
These are a hit! Serve them as an appetizer or make for gifts!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Snack
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 7oz Cheez-Its Box Any cheddar flavor
  • 2 tbsp Oil Olive or Avocado
  • 1 tbsp Spice Rub

Method
 

  1. Preheat Smoker to 215 degrees. Use pellets of choice (I like hickory or pecan)
  2. Mix 2 boxes of Cheez-Its with oil. (I mix cheddar and white cheddar)
  3. Add a rub of choice (Beef or roast rubs work great). Mix all together
  4. Smoke for 90 minutes at 215 degrees. Stir every 30 minutes
Natural Foods

Lifevine Wine has Award-Winning Purity and Zero Sugar

Erin Sluka

Wine is a staple in most homes. About 25% of adults drink wine at least once a week. Did you know that your bottle of wine may contain up to 70 approved additives and your bottle likely does not provide serving facts and ingredients on the label? It doesn’t have to. Lifevine Wine is introducing transparency to wine and giving you these facts so you know exactly what you are consuming.

Choosing to add zero sugar and other unnecessary additives does not have to change taste or alcohol content. This wine tastes fantastic and is free of harmful toxins and pesticides. Several of their wines have even received the Clean Label Project Purity Award.

There are 6 wines to choose from and the Summer Bundle is a great deal of 4 wines and it ships free! I have served this wine at a dinner recently and it went over so well. To be able and share that there are no sugars or harmful additives made it a hit! Order your bottles of Lifevine Wine and enjoy wine while knowing exactly what you are consuming!

Natural Foods

Happy Grub Squeezable Instant Pancake Mix is a Meal Timesaver

Erin Sluka

My husband is out of town and the past week has been so hectic with back to school week and I was down with a virus and vertigo. I managed to push through it and when it came to dinner, I was exhausted at the end of my days. My son always loves breakfast for dinner, so once I remembered that I had a Happy Grub in the pantry, dinner was so easy. Happy Grub has squeezable instant pancake mixes that are a huge timesaver for meals.

Happy Grub Squeezable Instant Pancake Mix is a Meal Timesaver

Not only do you save time by just adding water, shake and squeeze, the mess is much less! I like making my own pancake mix or using natural brands and I have a mess when mixing the wet ingredients and dry ingredients and dishes/spoons that need cleaning and that is before the pancakes hit the plate! Happy Grub is made of natural and organic ingredients. Each flavor starts with an organic buttermilk base, organic unbleached flour and organic whole egg-that simple! If you have a teen like I do…add some flavor swirls, such as melted sugar-free chocolate…

Choose from 4 Happy Grub pancake (and waffle) flavors – Buttermilk, Banana, Whole Wheat and Apple Cinnamon. Yes, you can make waffles too! Each 8.5oz bottle makes 20 (3 in.) pancakes. They are sold on their site in 2-packs that you can mix or match in flavors.

Buy Happy Grub Pancake/Waffle Mix

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Food

Head into Fall with Red Vines and Sour Punch Candies

Erin Sluka
Head into Fall with Red Vines and Sour Punch Candies

In fall, candy is a hot topic. As we near Halloween, stay indoors for cooler weather that make the best movie nights and after school treats, let’s look at what Red Vines and Sour Punch is offering. For me, candy means individually wrapped pieces for my candy bowl at work. I work in the office at our local high school and most kids know to come to my window for candy in passing. Sour Punch candies are always a hit.

Have you seen the Ice Cream Truck twists? These are delicious flavors of cherry sherbet, orange cream bar, americana pop and strawberry snow cone. The tropical flavors are just as popular.

I am also excited for the organic fruit chews, Chewie-Fruities. My go-to for my personal stash are Red Vines made simple mixed berry twists. I always have a tray in the snack bin. This was your fill candy reminder to keep these candies in mind for your treat needs.

American Licorice Company: Sour Punch® brand purpose is, “Embrace Your Punch,” spreads a message of appreciating the differences in others with the goal of encouraging mutual respect and spreading kindness.