Patio Mix

• 6 Tbsp butter or margarine
• 1 tsp seasoned salt
• 2-1/2 tsp soy sauce
• 1/4 tsp onion or garlic powder
• 2 cups bite-size crispy corn squares cereal
• 2 cups bite-size crispy rice squares cereal
• 2 cups bite-size crispy wheat squares cereal
• 1 cup broken pretzel sticks or salted nuts

Melt butter in electric skillet at 200 degrees. Stir in seasonings. Blend well. Add cereal and pretzels or nuts. Mix until all pieces are coated. Cover skillet, leaving lid vents open. Heat at 250 degrees for 15 minutes. Stir midway. Cool on absorbent paper.

NOTE: A large skillet on the range top may be used. After pieces are well coated with butter and seasonings, heat and stir for 10 minutes over low heat; then cool.