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This image showcases a bowl of Texas Trash snack mix, featuring a crunchy blend of cereals, pretzels, and nuts, highlighting the savory and buttery snack that's perfect for casual gatherings or snacking at home.

Texas Trash Recipe

If you’re a fan of crunchy, buttery, and garlicky snacks, then Texas Trash is your new go-to treat! Despite its unappealing name, this mix of cereals, pretzels, and nuts is a crowd-pleaser, perfect for casual gatherings or just a delicious snack at home.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 204 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup Melted butter
  • 1/4 tsp Celery salt
  • 1/4 sp Garlic salt
  • 1 1/4 sp Salt
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper
  • 1 tbsp Tabasco sauce
  • 1 cup Cheerios Toasted Oat Cereal
  • 2 cups Wheat Chex
  • 2 cups Rice Chex
  • 2 cups Corn Chex
  • 1 cup Pretzel crisps
  • 1 cup Nuts your choice

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C).
  • In a bowl, mix the melted butter, celery salt, garlic salt, salt, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, and Tabasco sauce until well combined.
    This image shows melted butter being mixed with celery salt, garlic salt, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, and Tabasco sauce in a bowl, creating a flavorful coating for the snack mix.
  • In a large baking pan, spread out the Cheerios, Wheat Chex, Rice Chex, Corn Chex, pretzel crisps, and nuts in a single layer.
    This image shows various dry ingredients like Cheerios, Wheat Chex, Rice Chex, Corn Chex, pretzel crisps, and nuts spread out on a baking pan, ready to be coated and baked.
  • Pour the butter mixture evenly over the dry ingredients. Stir well to coat all the pieces.
    This image shows the butter mixture being poured over the dry ingredients in a baking pan, with the mixture being stirred to ensure all pieces are evenly coated.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even coating and to prevent burning.
    This image shows the Texas Trash mixture baking in the oven, with a golden brown color and a delicious aroma filling the kitchen as it cooks.
  • Allow the mixture to cool completely before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container.
    This image shows the baked Texas Trash mixture cooling on a wire rack, allowing it to crisp up and be ready for serving.

Notes

  • Mix Well: Ensure all pieces are evenly coated with the butter mixture for consistent flavor in every bite.
  • Adjust Spice Level: Modify the amount of cayenne pepper and Tabasco sauce according to your spice preference.