Fried Cheerios (aka, Hot Buttered Cheerios)
Ingredients
4 cups Cheerios
1/4 cup butter (salted butter)
salt to taste
Directions
In a large skillet, melt-butter over medium to medium-high heat. Add Cheerios, coating well in butter, stir for approximately 3 to 4 minutes, until cheerios are nicely toasted and crispy. Remove, sprinkle with salt...enjoy!
Tips
Instead of salt, season with seasoning salt (like Lawry's Seasoning Salt). Add a little Worcestershire (1/2 teaspoon) to the butter for extra flavor.
Here are a few more twists on this classic recipe (click links for recipes):
Mini-Doughnut Hot Buttered Cheerios
"A sweet sugar-cinnamon mix that tastes just like everyone’s favorite fair food!"
Apple Pie Hot Buttered Cheerios
"A great snack for when an apple-pie craving hits - try it with Apple-Cinnamon Cheerios for even more apple flavor."
Garlic Toast Hot Buttered Cheerios
"This savory spin is a perfect alternative to movie-night popcorn!"