Cooking In A GARBAGE BAG? - Trash Bag Cracker Mix Recipe

The only problem is that most trash bags contain chemicals to deter insects, mold, and the like. These companies aren't required to list the chemicals, as the products are not marked as food safe. Great idea, but could spell trouble for some.

The USDA does not recommend using plastic trash bags for food storage or cooking because they are not food-grade plastic and chemicals from the bags may be absorbed into the food. Some garbage bags may be made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC), which can release harmful chemicals when exposed to heat. Instead of trash bags, you can use things specifically designed for food, such as zip-top bags and reusable plastic food storage containers. The safest plastic food storage containers are HDPE, LDPE, and PP plastics, which include juice and milk jugs, grocery bags, bread bags, produce bags, and food storage boxes.

Imagine arriving at a get-together at a friend’s house or something, no one even knows this is a thing, and just dropping this trash bag in the middle of a table “I brought snacks!” 😂

I think the recipe idea is great, especially with holidays coming up. I'm dead set against using garbage bags, they are not "food grade" for obvious reasons, and most contain chemicals against mold and insects. I can't imagine allowing food to marinate in that, especially adding oil! I'd rather go buy a big plastic bin, food safe, and mix it up in that. That would also allow you to store it air tight.

Easier to use a larger food grade bucket with a good fitting lid. Put all your ingredients in the bucket. Add ranch dressing mixed with oil (regular is best) garlic powder. Best ingredients are cheerios, Shreddies, gold fish, Crispex cereal, mini ritz, cheesits and mini pretzels. Roll the bucket back and forth! Enjoy. Freezes like a dream! Using cereal makes a less salty snack as well

While others have brought up valid points about possible food safety issues... I only have one question: How is a trash bag full of snacks not called "Raccoon Chow" or something?! 😂

This seems like the ultimate “just because you can, doesn’t mean you should”.

Interesting idea! Seems super simple and a different way to make party mix. Side note….anyone else officially never buying a Stearns and Foster mattress due to the ridiculous amount of times that ad comes up? 🤣

My family always brings this to family get-togethers! We use rice Chex, corn Chex, cheez-its, and pretzels. Simple, but so so good! Doesn’t get soggy and is always a fan favorite! Our variation isn’t overly salty either because corn and rice Chex aren’t salted.

I wulda put the ranch in the bottle of oil and shook it up nice...probably gives a better distribution of the ranch seasonig.

If you decide to make this, use unscented bags. 😂

Hi Emmy❤️ Have you heard of cornflake candy? I brought some to my coworkers and they had never heard of them! It’s simply peanut butter, karo syrup, sugar, and cornflakes. The texture turns sort of chewy and fudge-like, with a little crunch! Addicting!

I guess because im in an area where both peanuts and pecans are readily available and darn cheap, I would add those to the mix.

I highly doubt that trash bags are made with food safe plastic.

ive seen this recipe, but i think they bake it after! that would definitely add a crunch and toasty-ness. i would add more ranch and toast it!

hey emmy! local new englander here. still watching your videos for 10+ years! ❤

"Trash bag cracker" has become my new favorite insult

We made a version of this in the ‘80s at Christmas time. It was all three Chex cereals, cheerios, pretzel sticks, peanuts. Some butter spice Worcestershire sauce melted my mom made. Dump all into the bag. It was a hit! Gave it to neighbors and brought to holiday parties.

the chex mix my grandma used to make at xmas was probably 50% butter, and still plenty crunchy with all that oil, but it was baked

Agree with others about chemicals in garbage bags. Those bags are not food-grade. But love looking at all those different crackers. Forgot all about oyster crackers. Can't find them around anymore