Well-Seasoned Snack Mix

Name: Well-Seasoned Snack Mix
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 12 quarts
Ingredients: 11 cups Cheerios; 8 cups Crispix; 8 cups Corn Chex; 6 cups bite-size Shredded Wheat; 1 package (9-1/4 ounces) corn chips; 1 jar (8 ounces) salted peanuts; 1 package (8 ounces) pretzel sticks; 1 package (7 ounces) sesame snack sticks; 1 package (7 ounces) shoestring potato sticks; 1 pound butter, cubed; 3 tablespoons garlic powder; 3 tablespoons onion powder; 2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 teaspoons garlic salt

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 1 hour

Yield 12 quarts

Test Kitchen Approved

Friends and family hint, year after year, that they're looking forward to this well-seasoned snack mix. The sesame snack sticks and shoestring potatoes are fun surprise additions.

Ingredients

11 cups Cheerios
8 cups Crispix
8 cups Corn Chex
6 cups bite-size Shredded Wheat
1 package (9-1/4 ounces) corn chips
1 jar (8 ounces) salted peanuts
1 package (8 ounces) pretzel sticks
1 package (7 ounces) sesame snack sticks
1 package (7 ounces) shoestring potato sticks
1 pound butter, cubed
3 tablespoons garlic powder
3 tablespoons onion powder
2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons garlic salt

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. In a large saucepan over low heat, melt butter. Add seasonings; stir until dissolved. Pour over cereal mixture; stir to coat.
Place in large greased roasting pans. Bake, uncovered, at 250° for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 220 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 371mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.

Friends and family hint, year after year, that they're looking forward to this well-seasoned snack mix. The sesame snack sticks and shoestring potatoes are fun surprise additions.

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