Take-out Tuesday, Tailgate Trash

the Painted Apron

8 years ago

So, who can resist a snack mix right?

I’ve been making Chex Mix for years, and to this day my grown children expect a jar of it on the counter or in the pantry

They both swear that theirs doesn’t taste as good as mine, but I think that’s just a con to get me to make it for them 😉

Often I make 2 versions, an adult mix with lots of goodies, and a more kid friendly mix with just Chex and perhaps goldfish or pretzels

Full of nuts and cereal, it does have nutritional value, and you can keep it gluten free if you like

Tailgate Trash is my traditional Chex Mix recipe with the addition of 2 kinds of cheese crackers, cashews, and honey roasted peanuts

Seriously irresistible

Tailgate Trash

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Servings 16 cups

Place cereal, nuts and crackers onto a large rimmed sheet pan. Sprinkle generously with seasoned salt.
Whisk Worcestershire into olive oil in a measuring cup then pour over ingredients on sheet pan.
Carefully toss mixture with a large spoon to combine and evenly coat ingredients.
Bake at 275 degrees for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and stir well. Return to oven for an additional 15-20 minutes.
Turn mixture out onto paper towels to drain and cool. Place cooled mix into large Ziplocks or Tupperware to store. Makes approximately 16 cups, depending on ingredient amounts used.