Smoky Snack Mix

This is a great snack for tailgates or family get togethers.  The Bugles will pull you in!!

Ingredients:

2 cups Bugles crispy corn snack
2 cups Rice Chex cereal
2 cups bite-size white Cheddar Cheez-Its crackers
1 cup mini pretzels
1 cup smoked almonds
6 Tablespoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons chipotle chile powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.  Toss together Bugles through almonds in a large bowl.  Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.  Stir in chipotle chile powder, smoked paprika, salt, and garlic powder.  Drizzle over snack mixture and toss to coat.  Spread mixture in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper.  Bake in preheated oven until lightly toasted, about 10-12 minutes, stirring twice during baking.  Cool completely on baking sheet.  Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Yield:  8 cups snack mix

Recipe from Southern Living Magazine