Cookbook:Party Mix

| American cuisine | Vegetarian Cuisine | Holiday Recipes

Party mix is a great recipe for when you have company over. It stores great in a sealed container, and if you're not too picky you can keep it out overnight. Adjust seasonings to your preference.

Ingredients

 * 6 tablespoons butter or margarine
 * 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
 * 1½ teaspoons seasoned salt
 * ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
 * ½ teaspoon onion powder
 * 3 cups (360g) corn cereal squares
 * 3 cups (360g) rice cereal squares
 * 3 cups (360g) wheat cereal squares
 * 1 cup (100g) mixed nuts
 * 1 cup (120g) bite-size pretzels
 * 1 cup (120g) garlic-flavor bite-size bagel chips or regular-size bagel chips, broken into 1-inch pieces

Oven method

 * 1) Heat oven to 250°F (120°C).
 * 2) In an ungreased large roasting pan, melt butter in oven.
 * 3) Stir in seasonings.
 * 4) Gradually stir in remaining ingredients until evenly coated.
 * 5) Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
 * 6) Spread on paper towels to cool, about 15 minutes.
 * 7) Store in airtight container.

Microwave method

 * 1) In large microwavable bowl, microwave butter uncovered on high about 40 seconds or until melted.
 * 2) Stir in seasonings.
 * 3) Gradually stir in remaining ingredients until evenly coated.
 * 4) Microwave uncovered on high 5–6 minutes, thoroughly stirring every 2 minutes.
 * 5) Spread on paper towels to cool.
 * 6) Store in airtight container.