Texas Trash

Ingredients

• 2 cups Wheat Chex Cereal (measure loosely)
• 2 cups Rice Chex Cereal (measure loosely)
• 2 cups Corn Chex Cereal (measure loosely)
• 1 cup Pretzel Sticks (broken into bite‑size pieces if large)
• 1 cup Rye Chips
• 1 cup Bugles
• 1.5 cup Bagel Chips (broken if large; any flavor works)
• 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter (cut into cubes; 1 stick)
• 1 tablespoon Creole Seasoning
• 2 teaspoons Seasoned Salt
• 1.5 teaspoons Garlic Powder
• 3 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
• 1 tablespoon Hot Sauce (adjust to heat preference)

Instructions

1. Measure the cereals and snacks

   Measure 2 cups each of Wheat Chex, Rice Chex, and Corn Chex. Add 1 cup pretzel sticks, 1 cup rye chips, 1 cup bugles, and 1½ cups bagel chips into a large mixing bowl.

   Time: PT2M

2. Combine dry ingredients

   Using clean hands, toss the cereals and snack pieces together until evenly mixed.

   Time: PT2M

3. Melt butter and blend spices

   Place the butter cubes in a microwave‑safe bowl. Add Creole seasoning, seasoned salt, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Microwave in 30‑second bursts, stirring between bursts, until the butter is fully melted and the mixture is fragrant (about 1 minute).

   Time: PT5M

4. Coat the mix with butter‑spice blend

   Drizzle the melted butter mixture over the cereal‑snack blend. Using clean hands, toss vigorously until every piece is well‑coated.

   Time: PT3M

5. Spread on baking sheet

   Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment (optional). Spread the coated mix in a single layer, no more than ½ inch deep. Use a second sheet if needed.

   Time: PT2M

6. First bake

   Place the sheet in a pre‑heated oven and bake at 275°F for 30 minutes.

   Time: PT30M

   Temperature: 275°F

7. Stir and finish baking

   Remove the sheet, give the mix a good toss to redistribute, then return to the oven for another 15 minutes at 275°F.

   Time: PT15M

   Temperature: 275°F

8. Cool and store

   Allow the Chex mix to cool completely on the sheet. Transfer to a large serving bowl or, for longer storage, pack into a gallon‑size zip‑top freezer bag and freeze up to 3 months.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

210

Protein

3 g

Carbohydrates

24 g

Fat

12 g

Fiber

2 g