Chexicago Party Mix (My Chex Recipe Contest Finalist) |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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My recipe for Chexicago Party Mix is a finalist in the in the Chex Party Mix Recipe contest, It was inspired by Chicago Blend popcorn; a tasty cheese and caramel mix. It's Salty & Sweet and ready to eat in 15 minutes! You can vote once a day from Sept 15 – Oct 15, 2009. Vote Chex® icago, Vote Today! Vote for Chexicago Party Mix Ingredients:
3 cups corn chex |
3 cups wheat chex cereal |
2 cups chocolate chex cereal |
2 cups cheez-it crackers |
3 cups smartfood cheese popcorn |
1/4 cup butter |
1/3 cup light brown sugar or 1/3 cup molasses |
1/3 cup light corn syrup |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
Directions:
1. Mix cereals, 1 cup of the cheese crackers and 2 cups of the popcorn in large, microwavable bowl. Set aside.
2. Place butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and salt in 2-cup microwavable measuring cup. Microwave on High 1 minute 30 seconds. Stir; microwave on High until bubbling. Remove from microwave; stir in baking soda. Mixture will foam up, but keep mixing until baking soda is dissolved. Pour over the cereal mixture; stir until fully coated.
3. Microwave on High 4 to 5 minutes, stirring after every minute. Spread on waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Let cool for about 5 minutes to let caramel fully harden. Stir in remaining 1 cup cheese crackers and 1 cup popcorn and serve.
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