Monday Night Snack Mix

Since four days ago, (the first day of autumn!), I've been psyched for all fall-related things: marshmallow roasting, walks just to see the first signs of leaves falling, and of course, seasonal foods. 

I am not 100% sure that trail mix falls under this "autumn" category, but I did find it in my October edition of Taste of Home magazine! Does that count?? 

Anyway, I was in the mood for something both sweet and salty and crunchy last night. It was also late in the evening...the essential red light for me to stop attempting to cook. My recipe suits my family's taste (and also our budget....note the off-brand cheddar sharks), so feel free to make this yours by changing up what you throw in! :)

Happy Fall!

Ingredients:

3 1/2 cups mini pretzels

2 cups goldfish or other cheese crackers (or in my case, cheddar sharks)

3 cups oyster crackers

2 cups dry roasted peanuts

1 1/2 cups cashews (I like using lightly salted or unsalted)

4 1/2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

2 Tbsp. Lemon juice

1 Tbsp. garlic salt

1/2 Tbsp. Mrs. Dash Original

1 Tbsp. Kettle Corn Seasoning

Method:

Preheat the oven to 325 F. Combine all dry ingredients (minus the spices) in a large bowl. Mix well with spatula. 

Sprinkle mix with Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice and coat mix thoroughly with spatula. Sprinkle again with garlic salt, Mrs. Dash, and Kettle Corn seasoning, turning with spatula to coat evenly. 

Pour mix onto a large, greased baking pan. 

Bake for fifteen minutes, turning every five minutes. Upon bringing the mix out of the oven, sprinkle again with your favorite spice. I sprinkle with the Kettle Corn seasoning again. :)

Watch out...this may not last very long!