PREP TIME: 5 MINS | COOK TIME: 20 MINS | TOTAL TIME: 25 MINS | SERVINGS: 10
Are you looking for a party snack, then you have to give this Chex Mix a try. See the notes below for fun and delicious substitution.
Ingredients
1 1/2 c. mini pretzel twists
1 1/2 c. cheese crackers
1 c. mixed nuts
9 c. Chex cereal (I use equal parts corn, rice, wheat Chex)
Sauce:
3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
½ c. butter, melted
1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp seasoned salt (I recommend Lawry’s)
1 tbsp tabasco or hot pepper sauce, optional
¼ tsp cayenne pepper (for spice) or smoked paprika
How to make Chex Mix
Step 1: Into a large bowl, place the cereal, cheese crackers, pretzels, and nuts.
Step 2: Mix well the melted butter with Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne.
Step 3: Over the cereal, gradually drizzle the butter mixture, tossing gently to coat.
Step 4: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 250 degrees F.
Step 5: Onto two baking sheets, transfer the Chex Mix. Spread it into an even layer. Place in the preheated oven and bake for an hour, stirring every 20 minutes.
Step 6: Take the Chex Mix from the oven when done and let it cool before serving. Enjoy!
Notes:
Pop in the microwave for about 5 to 6 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes, then shift to a baking sheet and let it cool. Serve and enjoy!
To a slow cooker, transfer the mixture and set to cook for 3 hours on low, stirring every 45 minutes.
You can make this Chex mix in advance. Consume within 2 to 3 days or place in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
To freeze, keep in a freezer-safe container or bag and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
You can serve this right away or keep it in a sealed container for up to 2 weeks.
For this recipe, you can use your preferred mix-ins in a 1:1 ratio.
Plain Cheerios
Assortment of nuts: pick your favourite from pistachio, cashews, macadamia, etc.
Bagel chips
Popcorn
Cheetos
Corn chips or Bugles
Raisins
Spice it up: Add 1-2 tbsp Tobasco or hot pepper sauce to the melted butter mixture.
Sweet Chex mix: Swap honey, cinnamon, chocolate, or vanilla Chex and use mix-ins like honey graham, craisins, m&m’s, coconut, chocolate chips, marshmallows, or small candies. You can even drizzle with sweet syrup or melted chocolate.
Substitute cereal: Use your favourite. Make sure to use a total of 9 cups.
For nut Allergy: Exclude the nuts and use extra crackers or pretzels.
Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 434kcal, Carbohydrates: 62g, Protein: 9g, Fat: 20g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Cholesterol: 24mg, Sodium: 1076mg, Potassium: 357mg, Fiber: 9g, Sugar: 7g, Vitamin A: 898IU, Vitamin C: 8mg, Calcium: 152mg, Iron: 19mg
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 c. mini pretzel twists
- 1 1/2 c. cheese crackers
- 1 c. mixed nuts
- 9 c. Chex cereal (I use equal parts corn, rice, wheat Chex)
- Sauce:
- 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ c. butter, melted
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp seasoned salt (I recommend Lawry’s)
- 1 tbsp tabasco or hot pepper sauce, optional
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (for spice) or smoked paprika
Instructions
Step 1: Into a large bowl, place the cereal, cheese crackers, pretzels, and nuts.
Step 2: Mix well the melted butter with Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne.
Step 3: Over the cereal, gradually drizzle the butter mixture, tossing gently to coat.
Step 4: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 250 degrees F.
Step 5: Onto two baking sheets, transfer the Chex Mix. Spread it into an even layer. Place in the preheated oven and bake for an hour, stirring every 20 minutes.
Step 6: Take the Chex Mix from the oven when done and let it cool before serving. Enjoy!
Notes:
Pop in the microwave for about 5 to 6 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes, then shift to a baking sheet and let it cool. Serve and enjoy!
To a slow cooker, transfer the mixture and set to cook for 3 hours on low, stirring every 45 minutes.
You can make this Chex mix in advance. Consume within 2 to 3 days or place in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
To freeze, keep in a freezer-safe container or bag and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
You can serve this right away or keep it in a sealed container for up to 2 weeks.
For this recipe, you can use your preferred mix-ins in a 1:1 ratio.
Plain Cheerios
Assortment of nuts: pick your favourite from pistachio, cashews, macadamia, etc.
Bagel chips
Popcorn
Cheetos
Corn chips or Bugles
Raisins
Spice it up: Add 1-2 tbsp Tobasco or hot pepper sauce to the melted butter mixture.
Sweet Chex mix: Swap honey, cinnamon, chocolate, or vanilla Chex and use mix-ins like honey graham, craisins, m&m’s, coconut, chocolate chips, marshmallows, or small candies. You can even drizzle with sweet syrup or melted chocolate.
Substitute cereal: Use your favourite. Make sure to use a total of 9 cups.
For nut Allergy: Exclude the nuts and use extra crackers or pretzels.
