Hot and Spicy Chex* Party Mix

Guests will love this kicked-up version of our original Chex* party mix. ...MORE + LESS -

9 cups (2.25 L) Rice Chex* cereal

1 cup (250 mL) mixed nuts

1 cup (250 mL) pretzels

1 cup (250 mL) bite-size cheese crackers

1/4 cup (50 mL) butter or margarine

1 tbsp (15 mL) Worcestershire sauce

1 1/4 tsp (6 mL) seasoned salt

2 to 3 tsp (5 to 10 mL) red pepper sauce

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In large microwavable bowl, mix cereal, nuts, pretzels and crackers; set aside. In small microwavable bowl, microwave butter uncovered on High about 40 seconds or until melted. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt and red pepper sauce. Pour over cereal mixture; stir until evenly coated.
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Microwave uncovered on High 5 to 6 minutes, thoroughly stirring every 2 minutes. Spread on paper towels to cool. Store in airtight container.

Variation: Choose any small pretzels (holiday shapes are great when they are available).
Do-Ahead: Prepare this spicy snack the day before your get-together. Store in smaller airtight containers for easier packing or in individual containers for on-the-go snacking.
OVEN DIRECTIONS: Heat oven to 250F. In large bowl, mix cereal, nuts, pretzels and crackers; set aside. In ungreased large roasting pan, melt butter in oven. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt and pepper sauce. Gradually stir in cereal mixture until evenly coated. Bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Spread on paper towels to cool, about 15 minutes. Store in airtight container.