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

In a large, shallow baking pan (9 x 13 inch), combine cereals and peanuts. In a 1 cup measuring cup, stir together cooking oil and hot sauce. Drizzle oil mixture over cereal mixture, tossing to coat evenly. In a small bowl, stir together Parmesan, chili, and garlic powders. Stir into cereal mixture. Bake in 300 degree oven for 20 minutes, stirring after 10 minutes. Stir in chow mein noodles or pretzels and bake for 10 minutes more. Cool. Serves 20.

 

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