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Chex Party Mix

By Linda Larsen, About.com

This perennial favorite is loved by everyone. It was developed by Ralston-Purina in 1955 as a way to increase consumption of its breakfast cereals; actually, this recipe is the real original. This is a version updated with current ingredients, especially the garlic flavored bagel chips.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hours,

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp. seasoned salt
  • 1 tsp. garlic salt
  • 1/2 tsp. onion powder
  • 3 cups corn chex cereal
  • 2 cups wheat chex cereal
  • 1-1/2 cups mixed nuts
  • 1 cup small pretzels
  • 1 cup garlic flavored bagel chips
  • 1 cup pretzel rods

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Melt butter in large roasting pan in oven (5 minutes). Stir in seasonings. Add remaining ingredients and mix until coated. Bake at 250 degrees for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Spread on paper towels to cool, and store in airtight container.

Microwave Method: Melt butter in large microwave-safe bowl on HIGH. Stir in seasonings, then remaining ingredients until coated. Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH 5-6 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes. Spread on paper towels to cool, and store in airtight container.

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