Description
Cheerios Buttered Delight brings a nostalgic crunch to snack time with its irresistible blend of childhood cereal and rich, golden butter. Crispy clusters offer a quick, addictive treat that promises to elevate your munchies with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups cheerios
Butter and Seasoning:
- 1/4 cup butter, salted
- 1 pinch sea salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Heat a spacious skillet over medium-high temperature, allowing the butter to melt smoothly and create a golden, bubbling base.
- Gently cascade the Cheerios into the skillet, using a wooden spatula to ensure each morsel receives an even, luxurious butter coating.
- Continuously maneuver the Cheerios, rotating and tossing them to prevent burning and promote uniform toasting for approximately 4 minutes until they develop a rich, golden-brown crispness.
- Transition the skillet away from the heat source, sprinkling a delicate layer of salt across the toasted Cheerios to enhance their savory profile.
- Allow the buttered Cheerios to rest momentarily, permitting them to cool and solidify their crisp texture before serving as a delightful, crunchy snack.
Notes
- Choose unsalted butter to control sodium levels precisely and prevent over-salting the crispy Cheerios.
- Stir constantly during toasting to ensure even browning and prevent burning, which can create bitter flavors.
- Experiment with different seasoning options like garlic powder, nutritional yeast, or smoked paprika for unique flavor profiles.
- Allow Cheerios to cool completely before storing in an airtight container to maintain maximum crispiness and prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg