5 Minute Buttered Crunch

5 T butter or margarine

1/2 t salt

6 C Chex cereal

1/3 C grated Parmesan cheese

Melt butter in large skillet over low heat. Stir in salt. Add cereal. Stir until all pieces are coated. Continue to heat and stir for 5-8 minutes or until cereal is lightly toasted. Sprinkle on cheese; stir to coat all pieces. Spread on absorbent paper to cool.

Microwave* directions: Melt butter in large bowl on high 50 to 60 seconds. Stir in salt. Add cereal; stir to coat all pieces. Microwave on high 2-1/2 to 3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds. Sprinkle on cheese; stir to coat evenly. Spread on absorbent paper to cool.

*A 650 watt microwave was used. For other wattage ovens, time may need to be adjusted.