It's so easy to make this Chex Mix recipe from home with Chex cereal, cheese crackers, pretzels, nuts, and a simple sauce. Bake it in the oven and for the tastiest, addicting snack.
Everyone's favorite snack: Homemade Chex Mix.
Everyone's favorite snack: Homemade Chex Mix.I can't think of a better snack monster craving curb than Homemade Chex Mix. It's our go-to savory snack to make for game-day, parties, or just an after-school snack. And, the best part is it can easily be customized depending on what you have on hand and your flavor preferences. Check out my notes in the recipe card for a list of flavor variations. I promise it will be a hit at your next party!
Any for my fellow snackers, don't miss my Sweet Chex Mix, Muddy Buddies, Candied Pecans, Healthy Granola, or Peanut Butter Popcorn!
How to make Chex Mix:
Combine: Add Chex cereal, cheese crackers, nuts, and pretzels to a large bowl.
Sauce: Combine melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, seasoned salt, and cayenne.
Combine: Drizzle the sauce mixture slowly over the cereal mixture, tossing gently to coat. Bake: Spread into a single layer on two baking sheets and bake at 250°F for 1 hour. Stir the homemade Chex mix every 20 minutes then let cool before enjoying.
Homemade Chex Variations:
Substitute any of your favorites for a 1:1 ratio. Here are some ideas I have:
- Nuts: Pistachio, cashews, macadamia, or your favorite kind.
- Bagel Chips
- Popcorn
- Corn Chips or Bugles
- Cheetos
- Raisins
- Spicy Chex Mix: Add 1-2 Tablespoons Tabasco or hot pepper sauce to the sauce mixture. Add 1-2 cups Takis in place of Chex cereal or pretzels.
- Sweet Chex Mix Recipe
- Cereal: Add other types besides Chex, like Cheerios or Corn Flakes.
- Nut Allergy: Omit nuts and use extra crackers or pretzels.
Make Ahead and Freezing Instructions:
To Make Ahead: Homemade Chex mix is best eaten within 2-3 days, but you can store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
To Freeze: Chex mix freezes great, in a freezer safe bag or container for up to 3 months.
More of my favorite Snack Recipes:
Follow me for more great recipes
Recipe
Homemade Chex Mix
Ingredients
- 9 cups Chex cereal (I use 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:
- ½ cup unsalted butter , melted
- 3 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons seasoned salt (I recommend Lawry’s brand)
- 1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (for spice) or smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon tobasco or hot pepper sauce , optional
Instructions
- Combine dry snacks: Place the cereal, cheese crackers, pretzels and nuts into a large bowl.
- 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.
- Bake: Preheat the oven 250°F. Transfer the Chex Mix onto two baking sheets, spreading it into an even layer. Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- Nuts: Pistachio, cashews, macadamia, or your favorite!
- Bagel Chips
- Plain Cheerios
- Popcorn
- Corn Chips or Bugles
- Cheetos
- Raisins
- Spicy: Add 1-2 Tablespoons 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
Nutrition
Create a FREE Account to save your favorite recipes and create meal plans
Follow Me
I originally shared this recipe May 2020. Updated December 2024.
This post contains affiliate links.
Goldfish crackers are a good addition too.
I used this recipe but modified it to gluten free with unsalted nuts. It turned out very well and everyone liked it.
excellent recipes, I made a lot of batches
and neighbor, and family loved them to
Best recipe for chex mix ever!
Pretty good. This recipe I am using shredded wheat mini bite cereal too. I look forward to snacking little by little.
I’ve made this recipe every week since December when I had a baby. I have zero time for myself or to cook so this is a perfect snack when I’m running around. So good!
Delicious! Used Dot’s honey mustard pretzels and added a fiery mustard spice I had on hand. Had to make my second batch in a week bc my partner and I have already gone through the first one.
i added way to much salt , how can i tome it down ????
I so enjoy your recipes and they are loved by all!!
Apparently I need to moderate my enthusiasm.
Thank you for your recipes….some, of which, I had lost from my Mother.
I appreciate your preparation and videos.
Thank you for lovely snack ideas.
So easy and fun. Everyone raved.