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

[@sharonchandler4185]

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.

[@annbrookens945]

Maybe using a turkey roasting bag? It might be big enough.

[@charlieann456]

​@@annbrookens945Excellent idea!

[@readytogo3186]

I'm allergic to everything. I'd probably die.

[@phonotical]

That's why they smell weird? I always thought they were just plastic

[@markiangooley]

Yeah, might be okay in a trash bag but that plastic isn’t food-grade and there’s no promise that there’s nothing bad in it…

[@MaryMosher]

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.

[@Bakamoichigei]

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?!* 😂

[@skeetsmcgrew3282]

Trash Panda Snack Mix

[@paulmarynissen]

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

[@michellecgb]

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!” 😂

[@ksoundkaiju9256]

“What do you think we are, raccoons?!”

[@vickitrapane4400]

Too funny!🤣

[@zeusathena26]

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

[@futuramabender2078]

and non-toxic bags

[@clarissathompson]

I had to spend $30 to find a pack of 18 scent free trash bags just for my fragrance sensitive partner...I would just use a ziplock

[@zeusathena26]

@@clarissathompson I don't buy them either. I'm sensitive to smells. I don't have trouble finding trash bags though. I used Ziploc bags when I made this a few years ago.

[@kimrose1559]

Why are you laughing?

[@mikeweller9933]

un stenched

[@scottholloway2516]

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

[@elizabethw.454]

They absolutely are not food safe

[@ahh-2-ahh]

I'm sure it's safer than all that crap food companies are putting in our food anyways Everything in the bag is probably more poisonous than the plastic bag itself.

[@timothyhays1817]

Some are even coated with a pesticide to keep the bugs out. "Roaches."

[@lemonz1769]

Polyethylene is pretty benign. Many food packages contain it. Trash bags obviously aren’t developed or test for use with foods but temporarily storing food in them once likely won’t cause any more harm than the god knows what is in those snacks.

[@sirmixalot1]

Wah-waaaah.

[@BackyardGardenAdventures]

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? 🤣

[@katestewart-taylor9736]

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.

[@kimberlye8305]

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!

[@futuramabender2078]

Trash bags are NOT oven safe!

[@futuramabender2078]

Plastic bags are flammable!

[@happymack6605]

@@futuramabender2078what? 😂😂

[@futuramabender2078]

@@happymack6605 According to Google, Yes, garbage bags are flammable

[@sherryfillman8897]

My in-laws make something like this. They call it Junk. Oh, and they add nuts to theirs. They bake theirs.

[@kingmunke]

"Trash bag cracker" has become my new favorite insult

[@gidget8717]

😂😂😂😂😂👍🏻

[@SimplySchaun]

Lmaooooo 😂 It would fit in with that Orbit gum commercial from years ago. "You lint licker!" "You trash bag cracker!!" 😂

[@manthony777]

​​@@hn2405, it's great to call non-heteros , imo

[@lizziejoa]

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.

[@kimberlye8305]

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

[@susanc.4242]

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

[@lbednaz]

Check by soups

[@heathersparrow5208]

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.

[@LuckyJujube]

Been making "trash bag" furikake chex mix for years. It's the best/easiest way. Go Emmy!

[@RedBrook34]

I was concerned about the taste and safety of the food being made in a garbage bag alone....but leaving it in there for 2 DAYS!?!?!😵‍💫 The idea sounds fun but Im sure something food safe could be figured out and used instead.

[@TheSimArchitect]

A large freezer bag (maybe a smaller snack portion to fit inside of one) would be safer plus you get to see the transformation happening if transparent. Or a lazy version where you use the original package, just open a bit, pour the oil and spices in, seal it back, shake it, let it rest.

[@JimsKitschKitchen]

It’s like prison cooking- have you made prison laffy taffy yet?

[@emmymade]

No, not yet. Is it worth trying?

[@JimsKitschKitchen]

@@emmymade yes it definitely is!!!! And fun to make. I made a video of it a little while back.

[@debgeisler4568]

Yayyy for Bugle witchy fingers! I actually like them as an adult, but as a child it was all about the witchy fingers. (My witchy fingers were in the late 1960s, when Bugles were young to the market!)

[@madabouthollyoaks411]

Oooh I haven’t caught an Emmy drop so early in a while! These look like the PERFECT snacks after a night out Omg. Somehow the garbage bag adds to that whole “hangover appeal” lmao

[@telebubba5527]

Just wait until you've finished one of those. You will definately get the meaning of 'hangovers' over a toilet bowl. 😵‍💫 😅 😂 🤣

[@madabouthollyoaks411]

@@telebubba5527 Omg not the whole bag lmao no way

[@niheala56]

I made a version of this in th'80s with oyster crackers, the ranch powder and lemon pepper, veg oil all in a paper bag. 《shake》. The bag soaked up the excess oil. I served this at my bar as a snack for my customers. BIG hit. Thanks fir the memory.😊

[@shelleybean500]

At the end you say now what am I gonna do with all this,, well,,,, it is in the trash bags,, umm,, toss it in the trash !!! lol

[@Phyllissauls]

Hey this is worth trying. With the holidays coming up, it would be great to dump and go. I love your channel. Thank you.

[@nyxh.7567]

Just started college and now all I can think is how much frat bros would love this lmao

[@je4nette]

Making this for my packed lunch at work 💖

[@jpendowski7503]

Hey that is one crazy snack! Would be great for large gatherings, to put in mason jars as gifts. or to portion over a long time from frozen. I would prefer more seasoning and edit my favorite snacks into the mix. Very inspiring.

[@lgreen4479]

Too many comments to sift through.....this appears to be a riff on crack pretzel recipe going around several years ago. Two bags mini pretzels, butter oil & packet of ranch dressing mix. Mix it all together in a container you can toss periodically over a few days. Amazingly whatever is in your mix absorbs the oil. You can also bake on low heat to get it to absorb faster, and use other salad dressing mixes, like onion. Your mix was interesting.👍🏻

[@jpgcne]

❤Emmy, Love the idea of this bizarre recipe. Looks great. Thanks again ❤ also I'm surprised how crunch things still were

[@SeekingTheLoveThatGodMeans7648]

A coating that has no water, like this uses, would spare the crunch. Another possibility might be to use melted butter and to heat panfuls of the mix back to a crisp in an oven.

[@robynhayward]

Id be worried itd taste like garbage bag lol even with unscented bags, they still have a pretty strong smell

[@RealBigBadJohn]

Looks delicious but it must-must-must have Worcestershire! ⬅👍⬆✔🏁

[@jkingston5498]

Yes!

[@RealBigBadJohn]

@@jkingston5498 👍⬆

[@dj-kq4fz]

Hweat thins! I'll never forget the Family Guy episode about that pronunciation. Too funny, is that a RI thing? I grew up not far from the border in Mass. but don't remember hearing it from my RI cousins either. Thanks!

[@shannondore]

Cool Hwip!😉

[@dskeldon]

One of my coworkers makes a version of this, but she makes it in a big plastic container and adds chill flakes and garlic powder. We call it dragon crackers because of the spicy heat and what it does to your breath 😂

[@kevaveejay1317]

Cornbread or stuffing is also a good use of the mix ground to flour.

[@willimina362]

Whoever invented this recipe (not Emmy) wasn’t thinking straight 😂

[@lissajedi]

My boss makes a snack similar to this with pretzels, oil and Good Seasons Zesty Italian dressing mix. Same concept, mix all together in a ziploc bag, and let it sit for a few days, shaking the bag every now and then. They were so good! I'm going to try this recipe using the Kernel Seasons popcorn oil.

[@ShakyLibrarian]

I have seen this made in those white food safe 2 or 5 gallon buckets with lids. I have noticed that 2 ranch packets are used with a whole bottle of popcorn oil.

[@jennachildress7627]

My best friends family would make this at Christmas! Their mom makes it in a paper bag and would bake it after to crisp it up!

[@julianharley9428]

"Hey everyone, my mom packed the garbage bag chex mix today, eat up"

[@TPark-rf3lt]

this recipe is the same one that can be used to make pretzel snacks... minus the trash bag 😂 we usually bake ours to make it less greasy (again we don'tuse the trash bag hahaha), but the addition of the other snack chips etc is genius!!!

[@hollish196]

Any time you have massive amounts of food --such as now-- feel free to ask the homeless shelters if they want them. A treat like this would be really special to the folk living there.

[@robylove9190]

Why are garbage bags scented? Since I don't have an army to feed, I will make mine in a Ziploc bag 😊 Thanks, Emmy ❣️

[@emmymade]

🦨🌸🦨🌸🦨🌸🦨🌸

[@bethanytaylor1704]

Needs more ranch seasoning!

[@tricityladytn]

If you like to make home made goodies to give as holiday gifts, this looks like it would be good to give to a lot of people.

[@ReyOfLight]

Any sogginess would be the least of my concerns. Garbage bags aren't food grade and definitely not a safe material to use for anytbing you intend to consume. Garbage bags are most likely the worst type of plastic bags you could ever use for food as the bags are intended for trash, dirt and grime and also often have a strong plastic smell even if they're unscented. The idea is good for parties but for the love of snacks, use food grade containers to make and store the snack mix!

[@lisamiranda4867]

Exactly.

[@readytogo3186]

A jar of peanuts would have been good added to that. mmmmmm!

[@emmymade]

For sure! We have a child that does not like nuts, so I skipped them, but feel free to add them to yours.

[@AngryAlfonse]

AN ENTIRE BOTTLE OF THE OIL? EMMY PLEASE

[@emmymade]

Yep, the ENTIRE bottle.

[@slong3171]

I never thought about this, one way or the other, until several years ago when I was opening a box of trash bags. I noticed a warning on the box that said not safe to use for food. I found the following from Ask USDA... U.S Department of Agriculture "Can I cook or store foods in a trash bag? Mar 23, 2023 KNOWLEDGE ARTICLE No. The use of plastic trash bags for food storage or cooking is not recommended because they are not food-grade plastic and chemicals from them may be absorbed into the food. That having been said...Thank you for the recipe, it looks delicious 💖👍

[@PorscheCayenneLover]

Ooh I bet putting this snack out for around 20 minutes in the sun doused with the oil will make this even crispier 🥰 .

[@censusgary]

Some garbage bags are food-safe, while others are not. Before making this recipe. Be sure to check whether the ones you have are approved for containing food.

[@jrcimini]

I would use very large food grade plastic bags but it is a great idea for large parties.

[@stephenbarnes7241]

My heart rate jumped by just watching is.

[@ItIsWhatItIs8120]

Try bugles dipped in vanilla ice cream as just a snack ? Deliciousness 😊

[@romonaelrod7870]

Taco seasoning mix would probably taste great.

[@MissCrashBaby]

Love this! We do our Thanksgiving stuffing in a garbage bag! Saves some of ths mess.

[@WestieRescueMom]

What a great idea!

[@crystalglass1358]

Garbage bags ARE NOT FOOD SAFE!

[@lindafarnes486]

Have you tried haybox cooking? Seems to have been a way of slow cooking, and some old cookbooks have full instructions. I don't know how safe it is, but annecdotally it seems to have been safe and farely commonly used?

[@BonnieBuggie]

she has already! a year or two back I believe c:

[@katestewart-taylor9736]

I used to make snack for my kids with bugles. I’d stuff them with spray cheese or softened cream cheese or peanut butter or jam. Or a mix of the above.

[@FunnyHaHa420]

My Mother used to make Chex Mix in a garbage bag the same way.

[@megamiet1210]

I would try this in a large bowel with a top. That would safe to use with food. Jumbo ziplock bags would work.

[@glennmatayoshi7027]

We must be surfing the same wavelength! I've been experimenting with chex snack mixes. I mix rice, wheat, and corn Chex with Honey Nut Cheerios, Fruit Loops, Trix, peanuts, pretzels, and arare with butter and sugar free syrups and bake it. I've tried lilikoi, strawberry, and raspberry syrups. So far the strawberry is the best. Next I'll try sugar free pancake syrup. They've all been pretty addictive.

[@MiscToddley]

I know a woman who's family is obsessed with this recipe(it's an xmas thing) and who keeps metal trash cans dedicated JUST for making this.

[@Dinosclub]

I am so happy you said Hwheat Thins

[@emdeejay7432]

Oh my goodness, yes! I love love love the new music at the beginning 😂😂😂lmao. It's totally goofy fat animal music. Or like an awkward baby elephant. There's even a song like called baby elephant walk and it's a goofy carnival type song, lol.

[@sarahgarrison9006]

I like the sweetness of the wheat thins

[@kimw8166]

Sadly, I absolutely love that popcorn oil because it DOESN’T make popcorn soggy. It’s also addicting, tastes just like theatre popcorn. Probably gonna have to try this now (minus the trash bag lol)

[@lindak3030]

I had a heart attack and 2 strokes just from watching this video. I guess it's good that it's already in a trash bag lol!

[@ShannonMD306]

We make this every Christmas. We use a massive fix n mix bowl. Not a trash bad.

[@jazzd2k]

show this to an italian, they will agree thats how american food is made 😂

[@nkfd4688]

Emmy, I know you've done a lot of cooking videos, but there ARE more recipes out there for you to try. You don't have to resort to cooking food in a garbage bag 😭

[@OPGardevoir]

That's what makes it fun

[@Somedude20282]

Nah but this looks BUSSING. I would destroy this

[@lisamiranda4867]

@@OPGardevoir and carcinogenic.

[@saellis80]

Want to try this! Trying to lose weight here Emmy 😂

[@junebryant5159]

We make trail snacks at Scout Day Camp, we are similar with mini marshmallows, raisins, mm’s, pretzels and whatever? Most everyone likes them, it’s fun if the kiddos share around what they don’t like with each other!!

[@phonotical]

Is it really cooking when no heat is required👀 I think being oil, it doesn't make things soggy, because it doesn't break things apart like water, which is classified as a solvent, I think oil is classified as a preservative Kind of wanted to see the amount of oil left in the bottom of the bag

[@emmymade]

There was no oil pooled at the bottom.

[@phonotical]

@@emmymade the idea of eating all that oil!

[@waltergolston6187]

mix the 2 bags for a great movie binge weekend!

[@tigeress699]

The extreme pizza goldfish are the best tbh

[@LeesaDeAndrea]

Just wondering what she did with 2 big bags full of crunchy snacks.

[@stacithompson5016]

She has chickens. 😂

[@autumnstoptwo]

​that part 🤣🤣 someone's gonna eat it! 🐔

[@gopens89]

Oh man, suddenly remembering that the ranch gummy bears where the very first Emmymade video I watched, back during lockdown

[@justanotheryoutubeaccount0]

I love that deep "wooooooowwwwww" 😂

[@feyfantome]

I mean it’s basically Chex mix reinvented

[@literallynob0dy]

in my home ec class in middle school, we made a version of "trash," but instead of butter and savory seasonings, you added chocolate syrup and powdered sugar.

[@Boygasm]

Used to make this often in the 90's while we were camping. It was easier and less messy. We also mixed in popcorns and m&m's . They were awesome!

[@dessiplaer]

Looks like a good recipe, but I would probably find something better than a garbage bag, as they are not designed to store food items and could potentially impart unwanted chemicals into your food. Maybe a food grade container could be used to achieve the same results. An ice cold beer would go well with all those snacks. Fun video!

[@charriemiller1774]

We use to do mixes like this but we used paper bags

[@margaretsaunders1291]

Back when pizza hut actually made fresh pizza dough, the absolute best dough makers kept air off dough balls with trash bags.

[@skeetsmcgrew3282]

I worked in a kitchen, we had bags that were actually food safe that were enormous. Trash bags are absolutely not food safe

[@thegreatestshowonearth7623]

I've heard of trash can cookies using those same ingredients just used in this video

[@teesiemom]

I personally would use melted gee and the ranch powder, but only because soybean oil is so bioengineered and full of pesticides. Plus I just prefer real butter taste. 😏 I would probably add toasted mixed nuts, too.

[@obsidianjane4413]

You now have a lifetimes supply of party mix.

[@hannayoung9657]

Trash bags are NOT food safe and NOT recommended for food use.

[@lynncain9822]

This snack “sounds” so good. The recipe for Alabama fire crackers has you use oil and seasonings with no baking and they turn out quite nice. Might add some lemon pepper seasoning to the mix. I often do that and it really enhances the flavor of these cracker mixes. Good job!

[@washietatonka]

My family has been making a version of this before i was born and im 51. We call it Tidbits. We never used trash bags.

[@Shackbanshee]

I can't even imagine...I loathe the smell of trash bags!

[@antonmarcd]

If you’re having a big party, triple the recipe, and use one of those totally non food safe, giant industrial grade lawn debris bags!

[@JackW42]

“Why are trash bags scented?” :P

[@mimosveta]

why not use bowl tho?

[@sureshchatriya1848]

Garbage bag crackers 😁🤩🤣 It might be tasty, but disgusting name. She made Indian version called MIXTURE that is very popular snack in India. So many varieties are available in Mixture. If you crush a few pieces of loddoos in it, then it tastes HEAVEN. 😋😋😋👍👀🤸🤸

[@crystalfabulous]

Thanks. What a fun video❤

[@WeirdNeffie22]

I like Goldfish crackers and sometimes I tend to eat like a 5 year old! 😂 And Pringles are fried by the way.

[@ghadaelghamrawy6235]

I love ur video your so kind and funny ❤❤❤😊

[@lalo2565]

loved the bugle claws 😂 this looks yummy ❤

[@mandimoo87]

Lol at the food safe police, have you met Emmy? 😂

[@Spnzombiemama]

Have you ever heard of nuts and bolts ... my ex-mother-in-law used to make it and it's the one thing I miss from her lol... been trying to find a good recipe for it... I know that uses Chex cereal, pretzels nuts and different crackers ... And I know you use like a bottle of liquid smoke and there was butter involved and some others seasonings but I can't ever seem to find the right recipe but.... oh my God how I could shovel that into my face 😅 lol

[@Spnzombiemama]

And I remember it being like baked in the oven or she sometimes used a Crock-Pot

[@shaunarouse5617]

Please post if you find it!!