Goin' Fishin' Chex® Mix

A microwave speeds up a cheesy snack that can be ready to eat in less than 30 minutes.

• 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 9 cups Corn Chex®, Rice Chex® or Wheat Chex® cereal (or combination)
• 2 cups tiny pretzel fish-shaped crackers
• 2 cups bite-size cheese crackers
• 1 package (1 oz) ranch dressing and seasoning mix
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. In large microwavable bowl, microwave butter uncovered on High about 30 seconds or until melted. Stir in cereal and crackers until evenly coated. Stir in dressing mix and cheese until evenly coated.

2. Microwave uncovered on High 3 minutes, stirring after each minute. Spread on waxed paper or foil; cool about 15 minutes. Store in airtight container.

Oven Directions: Heat oven to 250°F. In ungreased large roasting pan, melt butter in oven. Stir in cereal and crackers until evenly coated. Stir in dressing mix and cheese until evenly coated. Bake 10 minutes, stirring after 5 minutes. Spread on waxed paper or foil; cool about 15 minutes. Store in airtight container.

Prep Time:10 min
Start to Finish:25 min
Makes:24 servings (1/2 cup each)

1 Serving: Calories 100 (Calories from Fat 30); Total Fat 3 1/2g (Saturated Fat 1 1/2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 5mg; Sodium 340mg; Total Carbohydrate 15g (Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 1g); Protein 2g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 4%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 6%; Iron 20% Exchanges: 1 Starch; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Ref: BettyCrocker