Sweet and Salty Bliss: A Chicago-Inspired Party Mix Recipe

A Delicious Twist on a Classic

This Chexicago Party Mix recipe is a game-changer for any gathering, combining the perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors inspired by the classic Chicago Blend. With a unique blend of cheese and caramel flavors, it’s sure to become a crowd favorite.

Easy Peasy, Lemon Squeezy

This recipe yields 12 servings and has a difficulty level of easy. You’ll need the following ingredients:

• Corn Chex cereal

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• Chocolate Chex cereal
• Cheez-Its
• Smartfood cheese popcorn
• Butter
• Light brown sugar
• Light corn syrup
• Salt
• Baking soda

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Let’s Get Mixing!

To start, combine the following ingredients in a large, microwavable bowl:

3 cups Corn Chex cereal
3 cups Wheat Chex cereal
2 cups Chocolate Chex cereal
1 cup Cheez-Its
2 cups Smartfood cheese popcorn

Set it aside for now.

The Caramel Magic Happens

In a separate 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, combine:

1/4 cup butter
1/3 cup light brown sugar
1/3 cup light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon salt

Microwave on High for 1 minute 30 seconds, then stir until the mixture is bubbly. Remove it from the microwave and stir in:

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Don’t worry if the mixture foams up – just keep stirring until the baking soda is fully dissolved.

Coat and Serve

Pour the caramel mixture over the cereal mixture and stir until everything is fully coated. Microwave on High for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring after every minute. Spread the mixture onto a waxed paper-lined baking sheet and let it cool for about 5 minutes to allow the caramel to harden. Finally, stir in:

1 cup Cheez-Its
1 cup popcorn

Serve and enjoy!

Get Ready for the Oohs and Aahs

This Chexicago Party Mix recipe is sure to impress your friends and family with its perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors. So go ahead, give it a try, and get ready for the oohs and aahs!