3 c. bite-size shredded rice or corn squares cereal
3 c. bite-size shredded wheat or wheat squares cereal
3/4 c. unsalted peanuts
1/3 c. cooking oil
1/2 tsp. bottled hot pepper sauce
1/3 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp. chili powder
2 c. chow mein noodles or unsalted pretzels
1/4 tsp. garlic powder

In a large, shallow baking pan, combine shredded rice or corn squares, shredded wheat or wheat squares, and peanuts. In a 1-cup measure, stir together cooking oil and hot pepper sauce. Drizzle oil mixture over cereal mixture, tossing to coat evenly.

In a small mixing bowl, stir together Parmesan cheese, chili powder and garlic powder. Stir into cereal mixture. Bake in a 300 degree oven for 20 minutes, stirring after 10 minutes. Stir in chow mein noodles or pretzels. Bake for 10 minutes more. Makes 7 1/2 cups. 20 servings.