Sesame-Miso Snack Mix
Tame the sesame flavor in this mix by skipping the toasted sesame oil—it’s delicious with or without. Add a kick by stirring ½ to 1 tsp. crushed red pepper into the seasoning mixture.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 2 Tbsp. sesame seeds
- 1½ tsp. paprika
- 1½ tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- ½ tsp. ground turmeric
- ½ tsp. celery salt
- ½ tsp. toasted sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp. miso granules or 2 tsp. miso paste
- 8 cups rice, corn, and/or wheat chex-style cereal
- 2 cups bagel chips
- 1 to 2 cups mini pretzels
- 1 cup oyster crackers
- 1 cup nuts, such as peanuts or cashews
- 1 cup Cheerios cereal
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F. For seasoning mixture, melt butter in bowl in microwave or in a small saucepan. Remove from heat and stir in oil, Worcestershire sauce, seame seeds, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric, celery salt, and sesame oil (if using). Whisk in miso.
- Lightly coat a large roasting pan with cooking spray. In the roasting pan, combine chex-style cereal, bagel chips, pretzels, oyster crackers, and nuts. Whisk the seasoning mixture, then immediately pour over cereal mixture; toss well to coat. Add Cheerios and toss again.
- Bake, stirring every 30 minutes, about 2 hours until toasted and fragrant. Let cool completely, then transfer to airtight containers.