Texas Trash Mix
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Texas Trash Mix
Description
This Texas Trash Mix features a base of Cheerios, corn and wheat Chex cereals, mini pretzels, and peanuts, all tossed in a melted butter mixture seasoned with Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, celery salt, paprika, and onion powder. Baking at 250°F for an hour while stirring every 15 minutes ensures even toasting and enhancement of flavors, resulting in a crunchy, well-coated snack mix.
The mix combines salty, smoky, and savory notes from the spices and sauce, complementing the cereals' crispness and the peanuts' earthiness. It’s ideal for a snack at gatherings or as an anytime munchie.
The recipe notes mention that smoked paprika can boost spiciness, and adding buffalo sauce adds heat. Rice Chex is a possible substitution for the wheat Chex. Alternatively, this mix can be prepared in a slow cooker on low heat, stirred frequently, providing flexibility in preparation.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter salted, melted
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons celery salt
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 cups Cheerios
- 2 cups corn chex
- 2 cups wheat chex
- 3 cups pretzels mini
- 1½ cups peanuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, and spices; set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the cereals, pretzels, and peanuts.
- Add the butter mixture to the cereal and stir to coat.
- Spread the mixture out on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Allow the mixture to cool on the pan before serving.
Notes
- Rice Chex can replace wheat Chex if preferred.
- Use smoked paprika for a smokier flavor or add buffalo sauce (2 teaspoons) for spiciness.
- The mix can be made in a slow cooker on low for 1½ to 2 hours, stirring every 20 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 14People
Amount Per Serving
Calories 418 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 418kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 910mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 333mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1148IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 126mg | 13% |
| Iron | 14mg | 78% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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