Description
Hearty Pioneer Woman Texas Trash combines zesty Tex-Mex flavors with crispy tortilla chips and melted cheese. Comforting casserole textures and bold spices make this dish perfect for gatherings and family meals you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups corn chex
- 3 cups wheat chex
- 3 cups rice chex
- 2 cups pretzel sticks
- 2 cups mixed nuts
- 1 to 1.5 sticks (113 to 170 g) butter
- 3 tbsps worcestershire sauce
- 6 to 12 dashes tabasco sauce
- 1 tsp lawry’s seasoned salt
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- 3 to 5 cloves garlic, mashed
Instructions
- Prep Foundation: Combine Corn Chex, Wheat Chex, Rice Chex, pretzel sticks, and mixed nuts in a spacious mixing bowl, ensuring a harmonious blend of textures and flavors.
- Craft Seasoning Elixir: Melt butter with Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, minced garlic, seasoned salt, and onion powder in a microwave-safe container until fully liquefied.
- Infuse Flavor: Drench the cereal mixture with the aromatic seasoning sauce, meticulously coating each morsel using a large spatula to guarantee uniform flavor distribution.
- Roast to Perfection: Spread the seasoned mixture in a single layer across baking sheets, then place in an oven preheated to 121 degrees Celsius (250 degrees Fahrenheit) for 75 minutes.
- Activate Crispness: Intermittently stir and rotate the mixture every 15 minutes to ensure even browning and consistent heat exposure, transforming the ingredients into a golden, crunchy delight.
- Cool and Preserve: Allow the snack mix to cool completely at room temperature, enhancing its crispness and flavor adherence, then transfer to an airtight container for prolonged freshness and immediate enjoyment.
Notes
- Measure Ingredients Precisely: Use exact measurements to maintain the perfect balance of flavors and textures in this addictive snack mix.
- Rotate Consistently: Stirring every 15 minutes prevents burning and ensures even cooking, creating a uniformly crispy treat.
- Control Moisture Carefully: Low and slow baking at 250°F helps the seasoning adhere without making the mix soggy or burnt.
- Store Strategically: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature to preserve crunchiness and maximize the snack’s shelf life.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 15
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg