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Nuts and Bolts (aka Chex Mix - original)




Source of Recipe


My mom!






Recipe Introduction


My parents and their circle of friends had poker parties every Saturday night during the winter months. I looked forward to shopping with my mom, and helping her prepare for these parties. This was always one of the snacks served.





List of Ingredients



• 2 cups Rice Chex cereal
  
• 2 cups Wheat Chex cereal
  
• 2 cups Cheerios
  
• 2 cups spoon sized Shredded Wheat
  
• 2 cups pretzel sticks
  
• 2 cups any variety of nuts
  
• 2 sticks butter/margarine, melted
  
• 2 teaspoons seasoned salt (i.e. Lawry's)
  
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  






Instructions



1. Melt butter, stir in seasonings, and blend well.
   
2. Add cereals, pretzels, and nuts
   
3. Mix until everything is evenly coated.
   
4. Place on cookie sheets in 250 degree oven
   
5. Bake 15 minutes.
   
6. Stir.
   
7. Bake 15 minutes more.
   
8. Remove from oven and cool on paper towels.