This homemade party mix is SO addicting… you’ve been warned. Adapted from the Original Chex™ Party Mix, my family has been making it for years; each batch being a little different based on what we had on hand, but always needing to be doubled. So, this is just that, a doubled-up batch with some tweaks here and there. The wheat squares and mixed nuts are still invited to the party but are scaled back to make room for a favorite—Cheerios, I’m looking at you—that soak up all that salty, buttery goodness. Whether you meticulously balance each handful or shamelessly pick out the best pieces, one thing’s for sure—this irresistible, crunchy snack will disappear fast.
· 6 cups Rice Squares Cereal
· 6 cups Corn Squares Cereal
· 3 cups Wheat Squares Cereal
· 3 cups Cheerios
· 1 1/2 cups Pretzels, (I like Pretzel Flats)
· 1 cup mixed nuts, (I use equal parts almonds, cashews and peanuts)
· 2 sticks Unsalted Butter
· 1/3 cup Worcestershire Sauce
· 1 tbsp. Salt
· 1 1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder
· 1 tsp. Onion Powder
1. Preheat oven to 250ºF.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cereals, pretzels,and mixed nuts. Gently stir or toss to combine evenly. Set aside.
3. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combinethe butter, Worcestershire sauce, and spices. Stir until the butter is meltedand the ingredients are fully combined. Remove from heat.
4. Pour the butter mixture over the dryingredients, stirring gently to coat everything evenly.
5. Transfer the mixture to a large roasting pan andbake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Let cool, then store in an airtightcontainer—if you don’t eat it all first!
