Add Something New To The Mix

(NAPSA)—Adad a little something new to “the Mix.” Stir together new versionsof this fam- ily favorite snack to serve when you entertain friends and family. Or pack your special recipe in a unique containerto give as a gift. For a festive flair with the tart flavor of cranberries, try the Holiday Mix. Young Chex Mix eaters will enjoy Horns & Drums. A fun- shaped snack replaces the nuts in this version and microwave directions make it easier for kid cooks to help in the kitchen. The Original Chex Party Mix 6 2 1% % % 3 3 3 1 1 1 Tbsp. margarine or butter* Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce tsp. seasonedsalt tsp. garlic powder tsp. onion powder cups Corn Chex? cereal cups Rice Chex cereal cups Wheat Chex cereal cup mixed nuts cup pretzels cup garlic-flavor bite-size bagel chips or regularsize bagel chips, broken into 1-inch pieces *Do not use spread or tub products margarine in large roasting pan in oven. Stir in seasonings. Gradually stir in remaining ingredients until evenly coated. Bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Spread on paper towels to cool. Store in airtight container. Makes 12 cups of snacks. Variations Holiday Mix: Use pretzels in holiday shapes andstir in 1 cup dried cranberries before serving. Horns & Drums: Omit nuts. Use pretzel sticks and bagel chips to resemble “drums and drumsticks.” Stir in 1 cup Bugles snack for the “horns.” Microwave Directions Melt margarine in large uncovered microwavable bowl on High. Stir in seasonings. Gradually stir in remaining ingredients until evenly coated. Microwave uncovered on High 5 to 6 minutes, thoroughly stirring every 2 minutes. Spread on paper towels to cool. Store in airtight container. Important: Because microwaves cook differently, time is approximate.