Smoky and Spicy Party Mix

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I make this as yearly tradition at holiday time in my home. I also make a batch of this to send to my brother for his care package that I send him when he is deployed. I will warn you, it is very spicy and you'll want more and more!

Submitted by N2family
Updated on February 8, 2022
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
2 hrs
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
3 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
48
Yield:
48 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 48 servings

  • 1 (14 ounce) package bite-size corn square cereal (such as Corn Chex®)

  • 1 (14 ounce) package crispy rice cereal squares (such as Rice Chex ®)

  • 1 (14 ounce) package bite-size wheat square cereal (such as Wheat Chex®)

  • 1 (8.9 ounce) box toasted oat cereal rings (such as Cheerios®)

  • 3 cups salted mixed nuts

  • 1 (15 ounce) package mini pretzel twists

  • 2 (6 ounce) packages goldfish crackers

  • 1 (12 ounce) package sesame snack sticks (Optional)

  • 1 cup warm (liquid) bacon drippings

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted

  • ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce

  • 2 tablespoons monosodium glutamate (MSG)

  • 2 tablespoons liquid smoke flavoring

  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper

  • 4 teaspoons seasoned salt

  • 4 teaspoons chili powder

  • 4 teaspoons garlic powder

  • 4 teaspoons hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).

  2. Gently mix corn, rice, and wheat squares, oat rings, mixed nuts, mini pretzels, goldfish crackers, and sesame snacks in two 13x24-inch aluminum roasting pans, taking care not to break cereal.

  3. Stir bacon drippings, unsalted butter, Worcestershire sauce, MSG, liquid smoke, cayenne pepper, seasoned salt, chili powder, garlic powder, and hot pepper sauce together in a microwave-safe bowl. Cook on high in microwave for 3 or 4 30-second intervals, stirring each time, until mixture is warm, liquid, and fully combined.

  4. Stir seasoning sauce continuously as you pour half over the cereal mixture in each pan. Gently stir the snack mix and seasonings with a slotted spoon until thoroughly coated; do not crush cereal.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until sauce is completely absorbed and the snack mix is crisp, about 2 hours; stir gently every 15 minutes. Cool completely and store in airtight containers. The snack mix stores well in freezer in airtight freezer bags, if it makes it that long.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

355 Calories
19g Fat
42g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 48
Calories 355
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g 24%
Saturated Fat 6g 29%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 790mg 34%
Total Carbohydrate 42g 15%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 6g 13%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 119mg 9%
Iron 10mg 56%
Potassium 189mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.