Italian Chex Mix

By Texaschef11

Ingredients

• 4 cups Rice Chex® or Corn Chex® cereal
• 1/4 cup salted soy nuts (roasted soybeans)
• 2 tablespoons olive or canola oil
• 4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 5 cups popped 94% fat-free butter-flavor microwave popcorn
• 3 tablespoons shredded or grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

1. In large microwavable bowl, mix cereal and soy nuts.
2. In small bowl, mix oil, vinegar, garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring to coat. Stir in popcorn until well mixed.
3. Microwave uncovered on High 2 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Microwave 1 minute longer, thoroughly stirring after 30 seconds. Spread on waxed paper to cool. (Cereal will crisp as it cools.) Store in airtight container.