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Texas Trash Recipe

Published: June 29, 2025 Prep Time: About 15 minutes Cook Time: About 45 minutes Total Time: About 1 hour Serves: 12 Difficulty: Easy Category: Appetizer Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 box (12 oz) Rice Chex cereal
  • 1 box (12 oz) Corn Chex cereal
  • 1 box (12 oz) Wheat Chex cereal
  • 1 bag (12 oz) pretzel sticks
  • 1 bag (12 oz) mixed nuts
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 250°F
  2. In a large bowl, combine all cereals, pretzels, and nuts
  3. In a separate bowl, mix melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, and all seasonings
  4. Pour butter mixture over cereal mixture
  5. Toss well to coat evenly
  6. Spread mixture on two large baking sheets
  7. Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes
  8. Let cool completely before storing
  9. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks

Special Notes

This Texas trash is a spicy, savory snack mix that's perfect for parties and gatherings. The combination of cereals, pretzels, and nuts creates a crunchy, satisfying texture. The key is not to over-bake the mixture to prevent it from becoming too hard. You can customize this recipe by using different cereals or adding different seasonings. This snack is perfect for game day, parties, or any time you want a spicy, crunchy treat.

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