I've substituted Bugles for Corn Chex in both of these - but I don't use any salts, like garlic SALT, just garlic powder.
Deb
Traditional Party Mix
3 Tbl butter (NOT spread or tub products)
3 Tbl oil
2 Tbl Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 tsp seasoned salt
3/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
3 c Corn Chex cereal
3 c Rice Chex cereal
3 c Wheat Chex cereal
1 c mixed nuts
1 c pretzels
Oven directions:
Heat oven to 250. Melt butter in large roasting pan. Stir in seasonings. Gradually stir in remaining ingredients until evenly coated. Bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Spread on paper towels to cool. (or put in clean, brown paper bag) Store in airtight container.
Microwave directions:
Same as oven, but microwave on High for 6 minutes, thoroughly stirring every 2 minutes.
Party Mix Con Queso
4 Tbl butter (NOT spread or tub products)
4 Tbl oil
1 pkg dry Taco seasoning
2 2/3 c Corn Chex cereal
2 2/3 c Wheat Chex cereal
2 2/3 c Rice Chex cereal
2 c cheddar cheese crackers
2 c nacho cheese tortilla chips
2 Tbl grated American cheese
Heat oven to 250. Melt butter in large roasting pan. Stir in seasoning mix. Gradually stir in cereal, crackers & chips, stirring until evenly coated. Bake 30 minutes, stirring after 15 minutes. Add cheese & stir; bake an additional 15 minutes. Spread on paper towels to cool. (or put in clean, brown paper bag) Store in airtight container.
Microwave directions:
In large bowl, melt butter on High 1 minute. Stir in seasoning mix. Gradually add cereal, crackers & chips, stirring until evenly coated. Microwave on High 6 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes. Stir in cheese & spread on towel to cool.