Homemade Chex Mix
Our easy homemade Chex Mix recipe has all the bold flavor you love, baked into a delicious savory snack with Chex cereal, cheese crackers, pretzels, nuts, and a simple seasoning.
Servings: 10
Calories: 556kcal
Cost: $16
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.
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Notes
Make Ahead Instructions: Homemade Chex mix is best eaten within 2-3 days, but you can store 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: 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
Calories: 556kcal | Carbohydrates: 80g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 1334mg | Potassium: 359mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 906IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 187mg | Iron: 18mg
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