Prepare yourself for the ultimate snack sensation with Aunt Caryn’s Party Mix! Perfect for any gathering, this delectable blend of crunchy cereals, savory nuts, and zesty seasonings will have your taste buds dancing with delight. Whether you’re hosting a party, movie night, or just craving a flavorful munch, this recipe is your ticket to snack-time bliss.
🕒 Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: Approximately 22 cups of Party Mix
Ingredients:
- 4 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 4 cups Corn Chex cereal
- 4 cups Wheat Chex cereal
- 4 cups pretzels
- 2 cups Cheez-It crackers
- 2 cups Cheerios
- 2 cups peanuts
- 12 tablespoons margarine
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 6 tablespoons Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce
- 6 teaspoons garlic powder
- Season salt to taste
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
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Prepare pans: Using two 9 x 13-inch pans, divide up the Rice Chex cereal, Corn Chex cereal, Wheat Chex cereal, pretzels, Cheez-It crackers, Cheerios, and peanuts between the two pans.
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Mix ingredients: Toss the ingredients in each pan to mix well.
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Prepare sauce: In a small saucepan, melt the margarine and butter. Add the Worcestershire sauce, season salt, and garlic powder. Stir until homogeneous in appearance.
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Coat cereal: Spoon some of the sauce between the two pans. Toss the cereal to coat evenly. Always restir your sauce before spooning over the cereal as it will begin to separate.
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Repeat coating: Repeat the spooning/tossing process until all of the sauce has been evenly distributed over the cereal mixture in both pans.
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Bake: Bake the cereal mixture for 1 hour, tossing the mixture every 10 to 15 minutes. Before removing the pans from the oven, make sure you don’t have any ‘wet’ cereal remaining. If this is the case, continue baking for several minutes until the cereal mixture is completely dried.
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Cool: Allow the mixture to cool.
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Store: Store in a sealed container or in gallon freezer bags.
This tantalizing blend of textures and flavors is sure to be a hit with guests of all ages. With its crispy crunch and savory seasoning, Aunt Caryn’s Party Mix is the perfect addition to any occasion. So, gather your ingredients, preheat that oven, and get ready to snack in style!
