Sun-Dried Tomato & Cheese Cereal Snack Mix Recipe

INGREDIENTS

2 cups wheat cereal squares 2 cups unsweetened puffed corn cereal 2 cups crisp rice cereal 2 cups square mini cheese crackers 1 cup roasted sunflower seeds 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 3 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning 1‑1/2 teaspoons garlic powder 1/4 cup tomato sauce 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar 1/4 teaspoon sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt 8 to 9 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, diced

PREPARATION:

1. Preheat oven to 250°F. Spray 13X9-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Combine cereals, cheese crackers and sunflower seeds in large bowl; set aside.
3. Combine cheese, butter, oil, Italian seasoning and garlic powder in medium bowl. Microwave on HIGH 1 to 1-1/2 minutes until foamy and herbs release their aromas. Stir in tomato sauce, vinegar, sugar and salt. Pour over cereal mixture; stir well to coat. Place in prepared pan and spread in single layer.
4. Bake 55 to 60 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes 15 minutes before finished baking. Cool in pan on wire rack about 2 hours, leaving uncovered until mixture is crisp and tomato pieces have lost their moisture. Store in airtight container or resealable food storage bag.

This recipe appears in: Snacks