Recipe
Appetizer
Chicago Party Mix
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Author
Hy-Vee Test Kitchen
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Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 28
| Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
|---|---|---|
| 3 c. Hy-Vee toasted corn cereal | ||
| 3 c. Hy-Vee toasted wheat cereal | ||
| 2 c. Hy-Vee toasted rice cereal | ||
| 2 c. Hy-Vee reduced-fat bite-size square cheese crackers, divided | ||
| ¼ c. butter | ||
| ⅓ c. light brown sugar or molasses | ||
| ⅓ c. light corn syrup | ||
| ½ tsp. salt | ||
| ½ tsp. baking soda | ||
| 3 c. Angie's Boomchickapop white cheddar cheese popcorn |
Directions
- In a large microwavable bowl, mix cereals and 1 cup cheese crackers; set aside.
- Place butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and salt in 2-cup microwavable measuring cup. Microwave on HIGH for 1 minute 30 seconds. Stir; microwave on HIGH until bubbling. Remove from microwave; stir in baking soda. Mixture will foam a little, but keep mixing until baking soda is dissolved. Pour mixture over the cereal and crackers; stir until fully coated.
- Microwave on HIGH for 4 minutes, stirring after every minute. Spread coated mixture on waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Let cool for about 5 minutes to let caramel fully harden. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup cheese crackers and the 3 cups popcorn.
Nutrition facts
Servings
100 Calories per serving
Amounts Per Serving
- Total Fat: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
- Sodium: 190mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 18g
- Protein: 1g
Recipe Source:
adapted from General Mills.