Crunchy Cherry Party Mix
4 cups bite-size corn or rice square cereal (like Corn or Rice Chex)
2 cups bite-size wheat square cereal (such as wheat Chex)
2 cups broken whole grain Melba toast
2 cups small fat-free pretzel twists
3 tablespoons margarine or butter, melted
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
1-1/2 cups dried tart cherries
Mix corn or rice cereal, wheat,cereal, Melba toast and pretzels in a
large bowl. In a glass measuring cup or small bowl stir together
melted margarine or butter, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder,
garlic powder, onion powder and ground red pepper. Drizzle over
cereal mixture. Toss to coat.
Spread cereal mixture in a 15x10x1-inch (or a 13x9x2-inch) baking
pan. Bake in a preheated 300 degree about 25 minutes, stirring every
7 to 8 minutes. Remove from oven; stir in dried cherries. Pour onto
aluminum foil to cool completely. Store in a tightly covered
container for up to 1 week. Makes 20 (1/2 cup) servings.
Note: For a whole new flavor, substitute 1 tablespoon jerk blend
seasoning mix for the chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder and
red pepper.