Pioneer Woman Texas Trash (Print-Friendly Format)
Crunchy Texas Trash snack mix with Chex, nuts, buttery spice and a hint of kick. A crowd-pleasing party favorite.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Cereals and Snack Base
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6 cups Rice Chex cereal
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6 cups Corn Chex cereal
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4 cups plain Cheerios
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3 cups pretzel sticks
→ Nuts and Add-Ins
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2 cups roasted peanuts
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2 cups mixed nuts
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0.5 cup pecan halves
→ Seasoning and Flavor
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1 cup vegan butter, melted
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4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
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1 dash Tabasco sauce
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2 teaspoons garlic powder
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2 teaspoons onion powder
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
# How to Make It:
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Set the oven to 93°C (200°F) and allow it to preheat fully.
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In an extra-large mixing bowl, combine Rice Chex, Corn Chex, Cheerios, pretzel sticks, peanuts, mixed nuts, and pecan halves until evenly distributed.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together melted vegan butter, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, garlic powder, onion powder, and kosher salt until well blended.
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Pour the seasoned butter mixture over the dry mix. Toss thoroughly to ensure all components are evenly coated.
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Spread the coated mix onto a large rimmed baking sheet in an even layer. Bake for 2 hours, stirring thoroughly every 15 minutes to promote even crispness.
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Remove the tray from the oven and let the snack mix cool completely. Store in an airtight container once fully cooled.
# Extra Tips:
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For extra spice, add additional Tabasco sauce to taste.
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Swap nuts based on availability, but maintain total quantity for optimal texture.
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Frequent stirring during baking prevents scorching and delivers an even crunch.
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Cooling fully ensures maximum crispness and preserves freshness.