Chex®icago Party Mix

My friend Sylvia made this Chex®icago Party Mix for a holiday open house. I could not stop eating it! I like the Original Chex® Party Mix, but this is a nice change. It’s called Chex®icago Party Mix because it’s inspired by the sweet and salty caramel-and-cheese popcorn combination that’s popular in Chicago. I started eating popcorn that way about ten years ago, and had no idea it was a favorite Chicago treat! I really like the sweet and salty (and cheesy) combination of flavors, so I have to say that Chicagoans have great taste when it comes to snacks! Now thanks to Sylvia, we all know about it!  This recipe makes 24 (1/2) cup servings.

CHEX®ICAGO PARTY MIX:

In large microwavable bowl, mix together cereals, 1 cup of the cheese crackers, and 2 cups of the popcorn; set aside.

Place butter, brown sugar (or molasses), corn syrup, and salt in a 2-cup microwavable measuring cup. Microwave on High for 1 minute and 30 seconds. Stir, then microwave on High again until mixture bubbles. Remove from microwave and stir in baking soda. Mixture will foam, but keep stirring until baking soda is dissolved. Pour over the cereal mixture and stir until fully coated.

Microwave this coated mixture on High 4 to 5 minutes, stirring after every minute. Spread on a baking sheet lined with wax paper or parchment paper. Let cool about 5 minutes to let caramel fully harden. Stir in remaining 1 cup cheese crackers and 1 cup cheese popcorn, and then it’s ready to serve!

This would be a great snack to serve for the holidays…and perfect for any football game-watching party!

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