Crock Pot Party Mix 3

PaulaG's Note:

There are 2 recipes already posted for party mix that use the crock pot. This is different and the one that I made many years ago, lost the recipe and finally found it again in all places a cookbook that I have had for ever--Best Loved Slow Cooker Recipes. Great for snacking or holiday gift giving.

• Total Time: 6 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 6 hrs

Ingredients:

Yield: 10 cups

• 3 cups bite-size crispy rice cereal
• 2 cups o-shaped toasted oat cereal
• 2 cups bite size shredded whole wheat cereal
• 1 cup pecans
• 1 cup thin pretzel stick
• 1/2 cup butter
• 4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/2 teaspoon onion salt
• 1 dash hot pepper sauce

Directions:

1. Combine the cereals, nuts and pretzels in crock-pot.
2. Mix the melted butter with the remaining ingredients and pour over cereal mixture; tossing lightly to coat.
3. DO NOT COVER the crock-pot.
4. Cook on high for 2 hours, stirring well every 30 minutes; turn to low for 2 to 4 hours.
5. Cool completely and store in airtight container.
6. Note: I made this in my 6.5 qt Smart Pot and the 5 quart regular slow cooker, the 5 quart slow cooker cooked hot and the mix burnt. Watch this carefully while on high and adjust the time accordingly.

Reviews

[jrusk]

Using the crock pot for this is a great idea. I used the crisp x cereals I like best and used peanuts. The first batch started to burn. The second time around I cooked it on high for 1 hour then low for 2 hours and it was perfect for me.

[Chef #719572]

Finally, a party mix I can make without burning it! The ovenbaked mixes always seem a bit difficult to stir without flinging it all over the kitchen, the floor, et cetera. LOL. (I use a liner bag for slow cookers when I make this party mix and so clean-up is a breeze and removing the mix from the cooker is a cinch.) :) Thank you for this easy version of party mix! This is going to get packed in small, new trash buckets and mailed to the college students I know and love!

[mailbelle]

I love, Love, LOVE Party Mix! Probably a little too much - it's comfort food to me! This is a great recipe! I'd have never thought to try making it in the crock pot, but will definitely be making again. Thanks for sharing! Made For AUS/NZ Recipe Tag #33.