WELL-SEASONED SNACK MIX

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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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 16

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

Steps:

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 : Calories 220 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 371mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.