This classic Chex Mix is the perfect balance of salty, savory, and crunchy! Featuring three types of Chex cereal, pretzels, nuts, and a deliciously seasoned butter coating, this snack mix is ideal for parties, movie nights, or holiday gatherings.
chex mix recipe
This classic Chex Mix is the perfect balance of salty, savory, and crunchy! Featuring three types of Chex cereal, pretzels, nuts, and a deliciously seasoned butter coating, this snack mix is ideal for parties, movie nights, or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
- 3cupsRice Chex cereal
- 3cupsCorn Chex cereal
- 3cupsWheat Chex cereal
- 1cuppretzels
- 1cupbagel chips or rye chips, broken into bite-sized pieces
- 1cupmixed nuts (or peanuts, almonds, or cashews)
- 6 tbspunsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbspWorcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 tspseasoned salt
- 3/4 tspgarlic powder
- 1/2 tsponion powder
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C).
- Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C).
- Combine the Dry Ingredients:In a large mixing bowl, combine the Rice Chex, Corn Chex, Wheat Chex, pretzels, bagel chips, and nuts.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the Rice Chex, Corn Chex, Wheat Chex, pretzels, bagel chips, and nuts.
- Make the Seasoned Butter:In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, garlic powder, and onion powder until well combined.
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, garlic powder, and onion powder until well combined.
- Coat the Mix:Pour the seasoned butter over the Chex mix, stirring gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.
- Pour the seasoned butter over the Chex mix, stirring gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.
- Bake the Chex Mix:Spread the mixture in an even layer on a large baking sheet.Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even baking.
- Spread the mixture in an even layer on a large baking sheet.
- Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even baking.
- Serve:Let the Chex mix cool completely on the baking sheet before serving.Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
- Let the Chex mix cool completely on the baking sheet before serving.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
Add a kick:Mix in a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes for a spicy version.
Make it sweet and salty:Add a handful of chocolate candies after the mix cools for a sweet twist.
Microwave option:Microwave the mix in a large, microwave-safe bowl on high for 5-6 minutes, stirring every minute, until evenly coated.
