PIZZA SNACK MIX

4 cups Cheerios cereal
1/2 package (3 1/2-oz size) sliced pepperoni
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese*
1 teaspoon oregano leaves
2/3 cup French-fried onions, if desired
1 1/2 cups bite-size cheese crackers

Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

Into ungreased 13x9-inch pan, measure cereal. Cut each slice pepperoni into 4 pieces; add to cereal. Stir in Parmesan cheese, oregano and onions.

Bake 10 minutes; stirring occasionally. Stir in crackers.

Spread on waxed paper or foil. Cool 15 minutes. Store loosely covered.

*Be sure to use grated Parmesan cheese (not shredded). The powdery cheese will stick to the cereal when it's hot and the mixture is occasionally stirred during baking.

Makes 12 servings (1/2 cup each)
Source: General Mills