Classic Chex Mix
A savory snack mix made with Chex cereal, pretzels, nuts, and a buttery, seasoned coating. Perfect for parties, game days, or as a simple afternoon snack.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Baking sheet (or roasting pan)
- Measuring spoons
- Spoon or spatula for stirring
- Oven (or microwave)
Ingredients
- 3 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 3 cups Corn Chex cereal
- 1 cup pretzels mini twists or regular
- 1 cup mixed nuts e.g., cashews, peanuts, almonds
- 6 tablespoons butter melted
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C).
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine Rice Chex, Corn Chex, pretzels, and nuts.
- Prepare the seasoning: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and black pepper.
- Coat the dry ingredients: Pour the seasoned butter mixture over the dry ingredients. Stir well to ensure all pieces are evenly coated.
- Bake: Spread the mixture in an even layer on a baking sheet or roasting pan. Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even baking and prevent burning.
- Cool and serve: Once baked, remove from the oven and let the mix cool completely. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
- Details:
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings (about 1 cup per serving)
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- Keywords: Chex Mix, party snack, homemade Chex Mix, savory snack, baked snack mix
- Nutrition (per serving):
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 1/10 of the total recipe)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Notes
Feel free to adjust the mix-ins to suit your preferences. You can add pretzel sticks, different types of nuts, or even add dried fruits like raisins or cranberries.
For a spicier version, add cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the seasoning mix.
This recipe can also be made in the microwave by following the same steps but microwaving the mix in 5-minute intervals, stirring in between.
For a spicier version, add cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the seasoning mix.
This recipe can also be made in the microwave by following the same steps but microwaving the mix in 5-minute intervals, stirring in between.