Sun-Dried Tomato Pizza Snack Mix - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups bite size shredded whole wheat cereal (like tiny shredded wheat squares)
2 cups unsweetened puffed corn cereal (Kix)
2 cups puffed rice cereal
2 cups mini cheese crackers
1 cup roasted sunflower seeds
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/4 cup tomato sauce
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
3/8 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
8 -9 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, diced

Preparation

Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.
Spray 9x13 inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
Combine cereals, crackers, and sunflower seeds in a large bowl and set aside.
Combine cheese, butter, oil, Italian seasoning and garlic powder in medium bowl.
Microwave on HIGH 1 to 1/2 minutes until foamy and herbs release their aromas.
Stir in tomato sauce, vinegar, sugar and salt.
Pour over cereal mixture and stir well to coat.
Spread evenly in prepared pan.
Bake 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and bake another 15 minutes.
Let cool in pan set on wire rack about 2 hours, leaving uncovered until mixture is crisp and tomato pieces have lost their moisture.
Store in airtight container or resealable plastic storage bag.