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Pioneer Woman Texas Trash Recipe

Pioneer Woman Texas Trash recipe
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This recipe blends Chex cereals, pretzels, mixed nuts, and crackers, all tossed in a buttery seasoning featuring Worcestershire sauce, garlic, chili powder, and paprika. Slow-baked to perfection, every handful delivers rich, spicy, salty flavors with satisfying crunch.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups Corn Chex cereal

  • 3 cups Rice Chex cereal

  • 3 cups Wheat Chex cereal

  • 2 cups mini pretzels

  • 1½ cups mixed nuts

  • 1 cup cheese crackers (optional)

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven

Heat the oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment for easy cleanup.

Step 2: Mix the cereals and snacks

In a large bowl, combine the Corn Chex, Rice Chex, Wheat Chex, pretzels, nuts, and cheese crackers. Toss gently to mix.

Step 3: Prepare the seasoning

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and cayenne.

Step 4: Coat the snack mix

Pour the seasoned butter evenly over the cereal mixture. Stir well so every piece gets coated.

Step 5: Spread on a baking sheet

Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking sheet, spreading it in an even layer.

Step 6: Bake the Texas Trash

Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure everything bakes evenly and becomes crisp.

Step 7: Cool and store

Remove from the oven and let cool completely. Store in airtight containers, jars, or resealable bags.

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