Asian Snack Mix (1/2 Recipe)

Prep 15 min
Total 30 min
Servings 14

Take a mini Asian taste adventure with a Chex® cereal mix made from Wasabi-coated peas, soy sauce, a special seasoning mix and chow mein noodles.

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Updated August 28, 2017

Ingredients

2

cups Corn Chex™ cereal
2

cups Bugles® original corn snacks
1

cup chow mein noodles
1/2

cup pretzel sticks
1/2

cup salted peanuts
3

tablespoons butter or margarine
1/2

teaspoon garlic powder
1

tablespoon soy sauce
1/2

package (1-oz size) chow mein oriental seasoning mix (2 tablespoons)
1/2

cup wasabi-coated peas

Steps

1

In large microwavable bowl, mix cereal, corn snacks, chow mein noodles, pretzels and peanuts.
2

In microwavable measuring cup, microwave butter uncovered on High about 30 seconds or until melted. Stir in garlic powder, soy sauce and chow mein seasoning mix with wire whisk until well mixed. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated.
3

Microwave uncovered on High about 3 minutes, stirring after every minute, until mixture looks dry and crisp. Spread on paper towels; cool 15 minutes. Place in serving bowl; stir in wasabi-coated peas. Store in airtight container.

Wasabi is the Japanese version of horseradish and has a sharp, pungent, fiery flavor. Wasabi-coated peas add a fiery sweet flavor to the snack mix. If you choose not to use them in this recipe, substitute 1/2 cup sesame sticks.
This recipe is a national contest prize winner created by Michelle Grosella from Perkasie, PA.
Oven Directions: Heat oven to 250°F. In ungreased 13x9-inch pan, mix cereal, corn snacks, chow mein noodles, pretzels and peanuts. In 1-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Remove from heat. Stir in garlic powder, soy sauce and chow mein seasoning mix with wire whisk until well mixed. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated. Bake uncovered 30 to 35 minutes, stirring after 15 minutes, until mixture looks dry and crisp. Spread on paper towels; cool 15 minutes. Place in serving bowl; stir in wasabi-coated peas. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 130
Calories from Fat: 70

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 8g; 12%
Saturated Fat 3g 15% Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol: 5mg; 2%
Sodium: 340mg; 14%
Potassium: 55mg; 2%
Total Carbohydrate: 13g; 4%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Sugars 3g
Protein: 3g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 4%; 4%
Vitamin C: 0%; 0%
Calcium: 0%; 0%
Iron: 10%; 10%

Exchanges:

1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;