Crunchy Party Mix Recipes

CRUNCHY PARTY MIX

Steps:

• In a large roasting pan combine pretzels, oat cereal, wheat cereal, rice cereal, and nuts. Set aside.
• In a small saucepan heat and stir butter, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and hot pepper sauce until butter melts. Drizzle butter mixture over cereal mixture; stir gently to coat.
• Bake in a 300 degree F oven for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Spread on a large piece of foil to cool. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
• Makes 16 to 18 cups (about 32 servings).

CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER CEREAL PARTY MIX

Steps:

• In large bowl, mix cereals, pretzels, peanut butter candies and peanuts; set aside.
• In 1-quart microwavable bowl, microwave white chocolate and butter uncovered on High about 1 minute, stirring once, until melted and chocolate can be stirred smooth. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated.
• In large resealable food-storage plastic bag, toss half of the cereal mixture with 1/4 cup of the powdered sugar until evenly coated. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Repeat with remaining cereal mixture and remaining 1/4 cup powdered sugar. Store tightly covered at room temperature.

SWEET 'N' CRUNCHY MIX

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the cereals, graham crackers and pretzels. In a small bowl, combine the butter, brown sugar and cinnamon; pour over cereal mixture and toss to coat. Spread into two ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. , Bake at 275° for 10 minutes. Stir; bake 10 minutes longer. Store in an airtight container.

TOASTED CEREAL PARTY MIX

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, stir together the cereals, Cheezits and nuts.
• In another bowl, mix the seasonings with the melted margarine.
• Pour over the cereal mixture and stir to coat the cereal evenly.
• Spread out mixture on a cookie sheet.
• Bake at 325° for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Store in an airtight jar or plastic container.
• This mix tastes best if you make it 3 or 4 days ahead.

CRUNCHY SNACK MIX

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring the brown sugar, butter and corn syrup to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Spread cereal in a large roasting pan. Pour syrup mixture over cereal and stir until well coated. Sprinkle with nuts and stir. , Bake at 250° for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Break apart and store in airtight containers.