Chex® Honey Nut Cherry Crunch
Gluten Free

Ingredients:
4 1/2 cups Honey Nut Chex® cereal
4 1/2 cups Rice Chex® cereal
2 cups whole cashews
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup dried cherries
1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds

Preparation Steps:
In large microwavable bowl, mix cereal and cashews.
In 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave brown sugar, butter
and honey and salt uncovered on High about 1 1/2 minutes, stirring after
1 minute, until mixture comes to a boil. Stir butter mixture. Pour over
cereal mixture; stir until evenly coated.

Microwave uncovered on High 4 minutes, stirring every minute. Stir in
cherries and sesame seeds. Microwave an additional 3 minutes,
stirring every minute. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool. Store in
airtight container.

Tips:
Cooking Gluten Free?
Always read labels to make sure each recipe ingredient is gluten free.
Products and ingredient sources can change.

Variation
Use dried cranberries or a mixture of dried cherries, cranberries and
blueberries in place of the cherries.
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Submitted By:
Danielle M.
San Francisco, CA

Prep Time: 15 min
Start to Finish: 15 min
Makes: 28 servings
(1/2 cup each)

Chex® Cajun Kick
Salty

Ingredients:
2 cups Corn Chex® cereal
2 cups Rice Chex® cereal
2 cups Wheat Chex® cereal
2 cups bite-size pretzel twists
2 cups mixed nuts
1/3 cup butter or margarine
2 tablespoons Creole seasoning
1 teaspoon red pepper sauce

Preparation Steps:
1. In large microwavable bowl, mix cereals, pretzels and nuts.

2. In 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave butter uncovered
on High about 40 seconds or until melted. Stir in Creole seasoning and
pepper sauce. Pour over cereal mixture; stir until evenly coated.

3. Microwave uncovered on High 6 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes.
Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool. Store in airtight container.

Tip:
To ease the load of last-minute prep, make the mix up to 2 weeks
ahead and store in an airtight container.


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Submitted By:
Karen F.
Tulsa, OK

Prep Time: 15 min
Start to Finish: 15 min
Makes: 24 servings
(1/2 cup each)

Chex® PB and Chocolate Blast
Sweet

Ingredients:
6 cups Rice Chex® cereal
1 cup white vanilla baking chips (6 oz)
1 cup peanut butter chips
1 cup candy-coated peanut butter candies
1 cup dry-roasted peanuts

Preparation Steps:
1. Line 2 cookie sheets with foil or waxed paper. Place 3 cups cereal in
large bowl. In small microwavable bowl, microwave white vanilla baking
chips uncovered on High about 1 minute or until chips can be stirred
smooth. Pour melted chips over cereal in bowl; stir to evenly coat.
Spread mixture in single layer on one of the cookie sheets.
Refrigerate 5 minutes or until set.

2. Repeat the above using the remaining cereal and the peanut butter
chips; refrigerate 5 minutes or until set.

3. Gently break up coated cereal into large bowl. Add candy and
peanuts; stir gently to combine. Store in airtight container.

Tips:
Just for the fun of it, try this recipe using different flavored chips or
candy-coated pieces.

Serving Idea:
Why not? Try this crunchy mixture served on top of ice cream!


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Submitted By:
Eliza E.
Manchester, NH

Prep Time: 15 min
Start to Finish: 15 min
Makes: 22 servings
(1/2 cup each)

Backyard BBQ Chex® Mix
Savory

Ingredients:
5 cups Corn Chex® cereal
4 cups Wheat Chex® cereal
2 cups restaurant style Caesar croutons
1 cup dark rye chips
1 cup smoke flavored almonds
1/3 cup butter or margarine
2 tablespoons blue cheese dressing
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper

Preparation Steps:
1. In large microwavable bowl, mix cereals, croutons, chips and
almonds.

2. In 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave butter uncovered
for 40 seconds or until melted. Stir in dressing, Worcestershire sauce
and liquid smoke. Pour over cereal mixture; stir until evenly coated.
In small bowl, mix onion powder, garlic salt and pepper. Sprinkle over
cereal mixture; toss to evenly coat.

3. Microwave uncovered on High for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring every
2 minutes. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool. Store in airtight
container.

Tip:
Go ahead and add some beef jerky to the mix! Stir in 1 cup coarsely
chopped beef jerky after microwaving the mix. To make it easier, use a
kitchen scissors to cut the jerky into small pieces.


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Submitted By:
Tamara F.
Naperville, IL

Prep Time: 15 min
Start to Finish: 15 min
Makes: 28 servings
(1/2 cup each)

Chocolate Coffee Toffee Chex®
Mix
Chocolate

Ingredients:
4 cups Chocolate Chex® cereal
2 cups Cinnamon Chex® cereal
1 cup bite-size pretzel twists
1 cup pecan halves
1/2 cup toffee bits
1 tablespoon instant coffee granules or crystals
1 teaspoon hot water
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 cup powdered sugar

Preparation Steps:
1. In large bowl, mix cereals, pretzels and pecans. Sprinkle toffee bits
on top of the cereal mixture.

2. In small microwavable bowl, stir coffee granules and water until
coffee is dissolved. Add chocolate chips and butter. Microwave
uncovered on High 1 1/2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute, until mixture
is smooth. Pour over cereal mixture; stir until evenly coated. Pour into
2-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag.

3. Add powdered sugar. Seal bag; shake gently until well coated.
Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool. Store in airtight container.

Tip:
Try using 2 cups of Honey Nut Chex® cereal in place of 2 cups of the
Chocolate Chex® cereal.


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Submitted By:
Richard S.
Waterford, CT

Prep Time: 15 min
Start to Finish: 15 min
Makes: 20 servings
(1/2 cup each)