Party Mix

This party mix is so yummy and, I think, much better than the store bought option :)  Not only does it taste better, it is much cheaper!  This recipe makes a TON of mix.  I like to make a lot all at once because my family eats it on a fairly regular basis.  This makes enough to fill two 1-gallon Ziploc bags.  And not to mention it makes the house smell so yummy! 

6 cups corn cereal
6 cups rice cereal
6 cups multi grain cereal
1 10 ounce bag pretzel squares
2 cups pecans (optional)
2 sticks butter, melted
5 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
4 teaspoons seasoned salt
3 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder



Preheat oven to 250 degrees.  Move oven racks to middle and upper positions. 

In a very large bowl mix together first 5 ingredients.  In small bowl combine melted butter, seasoned salt, garlic powder and onion powder. 

Spread one quarter of the mix onto a rimmed baking sheet.  Drizzle with one quarter of the seasoning.  Mix together.  I find that a spaghetti rake works very well for mixing this.  Repeat steps on the second baking sheet.  Place sheets in oven.  Bake for one hour, "raking" the mix every ten-fifteen minutes.  Rotate sheets to opposite baking racks after thirty minutes. 

Remove from baking sheets and pour onto paper towels.  Allow to cool completely before putting into bags or Tupperware. 

Repeat with remaining  mix and seasoning. You will most likely have to reheat the seasoning in the microwave for the second batch, as the butter will begin to harden.