Thai Chex Party Mix

Gayle M's Note:

After returning from a trip to Thailand this year, I was challenged by some friends to come up with a Thai-seasoned snack. This is the result of the second version, I was informed the first was not hot enough, however it tastes great without the heat. Enjoy!

• Total Time: 1 hrs 35 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs 15 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 30 cups

• 1 cup butter , melted
• ½ cup soy sauce
• ¼ cup Thai fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons onion powder
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons thai chili paste (optional)
• 12 -18 whole dried Thai chiles (optional)
• 6 cups Wheat Chex
• 6 cups Corn Chex
• 6 cups Rice Chex
• 4 ounces hot green wasabi peas (optional)
• 12 ounces mixed nuts
• 2 cups bite size cheese crackers
• 6 ounces chow mein noodles
• 7 ounces garlic bagel chips

Directions:

1. Melt the butter in large measuring cup, add the seasonings and let sit while arranging the other ingredients.
2. Pour 1/3 of the seasoning mixture over cereal at a time, stirring well between each addition.
3. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, at 275 degrees, stirring every 15 minutes.
4. This makes a lot, almost 2 gallons, and will fill 3 cookie sheets.