Backyard BBQ Chex Mix
5 cups Corn Chex cereal
4 cups Wheat Chex cereal
2 cups restaurant style Caesar croutons
1 cup dark rye chips
1 cup smoked almonds
⅓ cup butter or margarine
2 tablespoons blue cheese dressing
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon coarsely ground, black pepper
In large microwaveable bowl, mix cereals, croutons, rye chips and almonds.
In 2-cup microwaveable measuring cup, melt butter, uncovered, about 40 seconds. Whisk in blue cheese dressing, Worcestershire and liquid smoke. Pour over cereal mixture; stir until evenly coated.
In small bowl, mix onion powder, garlic salt and pepper. Sprinkle over cereal mixture; toss to evenly coat. Microwave uncovered, on high, 5 to 6 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes (see note). Spread on wax paper or foil to cool. Store in airtight container.
Serves 28; ½ cup portions.
Cook's note: Mixture will not be crisp until it has time to set.