Tried Texas Trash Mix Recipe

Tried Texas Trash Mix is a savory snack mix that typically includes a variety of crunchy ingredients like pretzels, Chex cereal, nuts, and sometimes crackers, all coated in a flavorful seasoning blend. It’s a popular party snack in Texas and other parts of the U.S. It’s often baked to meld the flavors together and enhance the crunchiness.

Here’s a recipe for Texas Trash Mix, a popular and addictive snack mix with a Tex-Mex twist:

Texas Trash Mix

Ingredients:

• 2 cups pretzel sticks
• 2 cups Chex cereal (corn or rice)
• 2 cups mixed nuts (like almonds, cashews, and peanuts)
• 1 cup cheese-flavored crackers (like Goldfish or Cheez-Its)
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon seasoned salt (or to taste)
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for a bit of heat)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried dill (optional, for extra flavor)

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C).
2. Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the pretzel sticks, Chex cereal, mixed nuts, and cheese-flavored crackers.
3. Prepare Seasoning: In a separate small bowl, mix together the melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, seasoned salt, paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), and dried dill (if using).
4. Coat Mix: Pour the seasoned butter mixture over the snack mix and toss well to ensure all the pieces are coated.
5. Bake: Spread the mixture evenly on a large baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even cooking.
6. Cool and Store: Remove from the oven and let it cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Enjoy this crunchy and flavorful mix as a party snack or a savory treat anytime!