Thai Chex Party Mix

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!

• Ready In: 1 hr 35 mins
• Yields: 30 cups

Ingredients

• 1  cup butter, melted
• 1⁄2 cup soy sauce
• 1⁄4 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.