Rancho Deluxe Mix

Serves: 12 cups

Ingredients

9 c. Western Family Wheat, Rice or Corn Squares Cereal, or combination of the three
2 c. bite-size garlic flavor bagel chips, or regular size broken into
1 c. Western Family Pretzels
⅓ c. Western Family Vegetable Oil
1 t. dill weed
¼ t. lemon and herb seasoning, optional
⅛ t. garlic powder
1 pkg. (0.4 oz.) Ranch salad dressing mix, dry
Directions

Instructions

In large microwave-safe bowl, combine cereals, bagel chips and pretzels.
In small bowl, combine vegetable oil, dill weed, lemon and herb seasoning and garlic powder.
Gradually pour over cereal mixture; stir until all pieces are evenly coated.
Microwave on HIGH 3 to 4 minutes*, stirring thoroughly every minute with rubber spatula and scraping sides and bottom of bowl.
Gradually sprinkle salad dressing mix over cereal mixture; stir until all pieces are evenly coated.
Spread on absorbent paper to cool. Store in airtight container.
Conventional Oven: Preheat oven to 250°F.
In open roasting pan, combine cereals, bagel chips and pretzels.
In small bowl, combine vegetable oil, dill weed, lemon and herb seasoning and garlic powder.
Gradually pour over cereal mixture; stir until all pieces are evenly coated.
Bake 25 to 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
Gradually sprinkle salad dressing mix over cereal mixture; stir until all pieces are evenly coated.
Spread on absorbent paper to cool. Store in airtight container.

Notes

*Due to differences in microwave ovens, cooking time is approximate.