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Chex Mix Recipe

This is a delicious blend of cereals, pretzels, and nuts tossed with a seasoned buttery blend and baked crispy. A simple-to-prepare classic snack, which can be customized, is perfect for parties, game day, or as a gift!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 25 mins
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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 10
Calories: 556 kcal
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Description

This is a delicious blend of cereals, pretzels, and nuts tossed with a seasoned buttery blend and baked crispy. A simple-to-prepare classic snack, which can be customized, is perfect for parties, game day, or as a gift!

Ingredients
  • 9 cups Chex cereal (Use equal parts corn, rice, and wheat Chex)
  • 1 1/2 cups Cheese Crackers
  • 1 1/2 cups Mini Pretzel twists
  • 1 cup Mixed nuts
    • Seasoning
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (Melted)
  • 3 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2 tsp Seasoned Salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp Onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper (or Smoked paprika)
  • 1 tbsp Tobasco or Hot pepper sauce (optional)
Instructions
  1. 1
    Combine dry snacks: Place the cereal, cheese crackers, pretzels, and nuts into a large bowl.
  2. 2
    Seasoning: Mix together the melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne. Slowly drizzle the butter mixture over the cereal while tossing gently to coat.
  3. 3
    Bake: Preheat the oven to 250°F. Transfer the Chex Mix onto two baking sheets, spreading it into an even layer. Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes.
  4. 4
    Remove from oven and allow to cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10

Amount Per Serving
Calories 556kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g37%
Saturated Fat 8g40%
Trans Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 36mg12%
Sodium 1334mg56%
Potassium 359mg11%
Total Carbohydrate 80g27%
Dietary Fiber 10g40%
Sugars 6g
Protein 12g24%
Vitamin A 906 IU
Vitamin C 9 mg
Calcium 187 mg
Iron 18 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note
  • Make-Ahead Instructions: Homemade Chex mix is best eaten within 2-3 days, but you can store it in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
  • Freezing Instructions: Chex mix freezes great in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 3 months.
  • Mix—Ins and Variations: Substitute any of the following for a 1:1 ratio:
  • Nuts: Pistachios, cashews, macadamia, or your favorite!
    • Bagel Chips
    • Plain Cheerios
    • Popcorn
    • Corn Chips or Bugles
    • Cheetos
    • Raisins
    • Spicy: Add 1-2 tablespoons of Tabasco or hot pepper sauce to the sauce mixture.
    • Sweet Chex Mix Recipe
    • Cereal: I use 9 cups of Chex cereal for this recipe; swap whatever cereal you'd like.
    • Nut Allergy: Leave out the nuts and use extra crackers or pretzels.
  • Microwave Chex Mix: Cook in the microwave for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes. Spread on a baking sheet and allow to cool before serving.
  • Slow Cooker Chex Mix: Dump the mixture into a slow cooker and cook for 3 hours on LOW, stirring every 45 minutes. Let cool on a baking sheet.
Read it online: https://therecipenook.com/recipe/chex-mix-recipe/