Savory Christmas Party Mix

Steps

1. Heat the oven to 250°F. Set the butter in a large roasting pan, about 16 by 13 inches, and slide it into the oven while it heats. It should melt in about 5 minutes.
2. Take the pan out and stir in the Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, garlic powder and onion powder.
3. Add all the cereal squares, then the nuts, pretzels and chips. Stir gently, lifting from the bottom of the pan, until every piece is coated.
4. Bake for 1 hour, giving it a good stir every 15 minutes so the pieces near the edges do not get too dark. It is ready when the cereal looks toasted and dry and no butter pools in the pan.
5. Spread the mix out on parchment or a few layers of paper towels and let it cool completely, about 20 minutes. It crisps up as it cools.

Good to know

• It stays crisp for up to 2 weeks in an airtight tin on the counter.
• Freeze it in zip-top freezer bags for up to 2 months. If it softens, crisp it on a baking sheet at 250°F for about 10 minutes.
• Fill mason jars or cellophane bags and add a ribbon. It makes a welcome salty gift among all the sweets.
• Use pecans or cashews instead of mixed nuts, or stir 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper into the butter for a little heat.