Chex®icago Party Mix

Whip up a batch of Chex® Mix reminiscent of the windy city's flavor combo of sweet and salty.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 100 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup butter
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ⅓ cup light corn syrup
• 3 cups Corn Chex® cereal
• 3 cups Wheat Chex® cereal
• 2 cups Chocolate Chex® cereal
• 2 cups bite-size square cheese crackers
• 3 cups cheese popcorn
• ⅓ cup light brown sugar or molasses

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix cereals, 1 cup of the cheese crackers and 2 cups of the popcorn in large, microwavable bowl. Set aside.

Step 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.

Step 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.