BBQ Snack Mix

http://www.pauladeen.com/recipes/recipe_view/barbecue_snack_mix/

Everybody goes nuts for snack mixes and  it is that time of year, when the weather is getting colder and you want the oven on longer, so we thought we would give this version of snack mix a a try. It calls for allot of smoked paprika, so it should be interesting.

Ingred:

1/4 cup butter, melted
3 tablespoons barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 (1-ounce) envelope ranch dressing mix
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon powdered mustard
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (optional)
4 cups corn-and-rice cereal*
4 cups corn cereal squares*
3 cups bite-size Cheddar cheese crackers*
3 cups baked snack crackers*
3 cups pretzel twists
1 cup dry-roasted peanuts

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 250°.
• In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter and next 7 ingredients. In a large roasting pan, combine cereals and all remaining ingredients. Pour butter mixture over cereal mixture, tossing to coat.
• Bake, stirring every 15 minutes, for 1 hour or until crispy. Spread mixture in a single layer on wax paper to cool. Store in airtight containers for up to 1 week.

Tupps Tidbits ~ We used Crispix and Corn Chex cereals, Cheez-Its, and Wheat Thins.

After trying this , we decided to stick with the traditional Chex mix.  The smoked paprika was over bearing and the flavor was not the best.  This is NOT A KEEPER and after a week we still have some left over in the house ( that does not happen with most snacks)!