Easy Homemade Party Mix (Print version)
A crunchy oven-baked party mix with cereal squares, pretzels, nuts, bagel chips, and savory butter seasoning.
# Ingredients:
For the dry mix
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3 cups (90 g) corn cereal squares
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3 cups (90 g) rice cereal squares
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3 cups (90 g) wheat cereal squares
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1 1/2 cups (75 g) mini pretzels
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1 cup (55 g) garlic bagel chips, broken into bite-size pieces
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1 cup (140 g) mixed nuts or peanuts
For the seasoning
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6 tablespoons (85 g) unsalted butter, melted
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2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
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1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
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3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, optional
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Set out a large roasting pan or two rimmed baking sheets.
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Add the corn cereal, rice cereal, wheat cereal, pretzels, bagel chips, and nuts to the pan. Toss gently to combine.
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In a small bowl, whisk the melted butter with Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika until smooth.
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Drizzle the butter mixture over the dry ingredients in several passes, tossing well after each addition so the pieces are evenly coated.
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Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes and scraping the corners of the pan so the mix toasts evenly.
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Spread the party mix on parchment or paper towels and cool completely. Serve right away or store airtight at room temperature.
# Good to know:
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Makes about 12 cups, or 24 half-cup servings.
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Best after cooling fully, when the coating turns crisp.
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Store airtight at room temperature for up to 1 week.