Backyard BBQ Chex* Mix

Prep Time:15 Mins | Total Time:15 Mins | Makes:28 Servings (1/2 cup each)

9 cups (2.25 L) Rice Chex* cereal

2 cups (500 mL) retaurant style Caesar croutons

1 cup (250 mL) dark rye chips

1 cup (250 mL) smoke flavoured almonds

1/3 cup (75 mL) butter or margarine

2 tbsp (30 mL) blue cheese dressing

1 tbsp (15 mL) Worcestershire sauce

1 tsp (5 mL) liquid smoke

2 tsp (10 mL) onion powder

1 tsp (5 mL) garlic salt

1 tsp (5 mL) coarse ground black pepper

In large microwavable bowl, mix cereal, croutons, chips and almonds.
In 2-cup (500 mL) 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.
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.

Rice Chex

Tip : Go ahead and add some beef jerky to the mix! Stir in 1 cup (250 mL) coarsely chopped beef jerky after microwaving the mix. To make it easier, use kitchen scissors to cut the jerky into small pieces.

1 Serving (1/2 cup/125 mL): Calories 140; ( Calories from Fat 60 ); Total Fat 7g ( Saturated Fat 2g , Trans Fat 0g ) ; Cholesterol 5mg; Sodium 260mg; Total Carbohydrate 16g ( Dietary Fiber 2g , Sugars 2g ); Protein 3g