Party Trash

Prep: 10 min Cook: 90 min Cuisine: American

A savory, crunchy party mix featuring cereal, nuts, and bold seasonings, perfect for gatherings or snacking, offering a flavorful blend of salty and buttery notes.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 stick margarine
  • 1/2 tsp garlic salt
  • 1/2 tsp onion salt
  • 1/2 tsp celery salt
  • 1 cup Rice Chex
  • 2 cups Cheerios
  • 1 cup nuts

Instructions

  1. Melt the margarine and add Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt, onion salt, and celery salt.
  2. Pour the seasoned butter over the cereal and nuts, mixing well to coat evenly.
  3. Spread the mixture on a baking sheet and bake at 250°F for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, stirring every 15 to 20 minutes.

Tips & Substitutions

For a more intense flavor, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper or smoked paprika to the seasoning mix. You can substitute margarine with butter or a vegan alternative to suit your dietary preferences. Feel free to mix in other cereals or pretzels to customize this snack. If you prefer nuts, sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds can also work well in this recipe.

Serving Suggestions

Party Trash is perfect for gatherings, movie nights, or as a crunchy topping on salads. Serve it in a large bowl for guests to help themselves, or package it in small bags for a fun party favor. This snack pairs beautifully with Hot Apples And Cranberries for a delightful contrast of flavors.

Storage & Reheating

Store any leftover Party Trash in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks. If you plan to keep it longer, consider refrigerating it to maintain its freshness. To reheat, simply spread it on a baking sheet and warm in a low oven for about 10 minutes until crispy again.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

Each serving of Party Trash contains roughly 449 calories, with 13g protein, 95g carbohydrates, and 2g fat. It is an excellent source of protein (26% of the Daily Value) and iron (24% of the Daily Value). Note that it is relatively high in sodium, at 1264mg per serving (55% of the Daily Value).

449 kcal 22% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.9g 26% DV
Total Fat 2g 3% DV
Carbs 95g 35% DV
Fiber 1.5g 5% DV
Sugar 2.4g 5% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 1264.1mg 55% DV
Potassium 315.7mg 7% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 10.9mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 2.2mg 2% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 40.7mg 3% DV
Iron 4.3mg 24% DV
Diet fit Low-fat

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Frequently Asked Questions

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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