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Zesty Snack Mix

Zesty Snack Mix
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.
60 ServingsPrep: 15 min. Bake: 1 hour

Ingredients

  • 11 cups Cheerios
  • 8 cups Crispix
  • 8 cups Corn Chex
  • 6 cups bite-size Shredded Wheat
  • 1 package (10 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

Directions

  • 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.
  • Yield: 12 quarts.
© Taste of Home 2013

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Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (3/4 cup) equals 220 calories, 12 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 17 mg cholesterol, 371 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein.
© Taste of Home 2013