Southern Party Mix

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Position the racks in the middle and lower third of the oven and preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment.

   Step 2

   Divide the cubed buttermilk biscuits between the prepared pans. Bake for 8 to 12 minutes, tossing the cubes halfway through for even toasting, until golden brown. Let the biscuits cool to room temperature. Reduce the oven temperature to 250°F.

   Step 3

   In a large bowl, combine the cooled biscuit cubes (set the baking sheets aside), Chex, pretzels, pecans, and sesame seeds and stir gently to mix.

   Step 4

   In a small saucepan, combine the butter, Worcestershire, honey, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne, if using, and heat over medium-low heat until the butter melts, stirring occasionally to blend. Pour the butter mixture over the party mix and stir until evenly coated.

   Step 5

   Divide the mixture between the parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake for about 1 hour, stirring the mixture every 15 minutes, until golden brown. Let cool completely.

   Step 6

   Stored in an airtight container, the party mix will keep for up to 2 weeks.