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.