Description:

A microwaveable snack mix with Caramel and Cheese

Source:

Richard Swanson

Serves/Makes:12

Ingredients

• 3 cups (700 ml) Corn Chex cereal
• 3 cups (700 ml) Wheat Chex cereal
• 2 cups (475 ml) Chocolate Chex cereal
• 2 cups (475 ml) Cheez-Its
• 3 cups (700 ml) Smartfood cheese popcorn
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) butter
• 1/3 cup (80 ml) light brown sugar or molasses
• 1/3 cup (80 ml) light corn syrup
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) baking soda

Preparation

• Mix cereals, 1 cup (225 ml) of the cheese crackers and 2 cups (475 ml) of the popcorn in large, microwavable bowl. Set aside.
• 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
• 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 (225 ml) cheese crackers and 1 cup (225 ml) popcorn.

Comments

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