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by Beth @ The First Year //Published February 23, 2024
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I can’t even write about this Chex Mix recipe without my mouth-watering.It’s that good!In just 10 minutes of prep and 6 incredibly easy steps, you can make your own chex mix at home that is better than store-bought!
You will love this Homemade Chex Mix Recipe!
There are so many reasons to love this chex mix recipe. No more bags full of half-eaten chex mix going stale because only certain pieces taste good, and the rest are just bland. This recipe is perfectly coated in a delicious buttery seasoning, baked to perfection, and easy to make whenever you get the craving.
Plus, it’s the perfect delicious snack to wow a crowd. Whether you make it for a game day party, family gathering, holiday, school snacks, or just to have around for a secret pleasure in the middle of the night (my favorite), you can never have too much chex mix.
Base Chex Recipe
9 cups chex cereal (any kind)
1 cup nuts
5 cups add-ins (such as pretzels, bagel chips, cheese crackers, cheerios, oyster crackers)
Unsalted butter
Worcestershire sauce
Seasoned salt
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Homemade Chex Mix Ingredients
Go ahead and save this recipe now because you’ll want to make it over and over! Keep reading for the full recipe with measurements and instructions in the recipe card below. Make my version using these ingredients:
- Chex cereal:(could do 3 cups of each Corn, Rice and Wheat Chex)
- Mixed nuts or roasted salted peanuts
- Mini pretzels:pretzel sticks or waffle pretzels
- Cheese crackers:Like cheez-its
- Mini bagel chips:or break full-sized bagel chips into smaller pieces
- Unsalted butter
- Worcestershire sauce
- Seasoned salt
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
How to make Homemade Chex Mix
This chex mix recipe makes a great snack for holiday gatherings, parties, or just to have around the house! Get the full recipe with measurements and ingredients in the recipe card below. Follow these 6 easy steps to make your own snack mix:
- Prep oven.Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C).
- Mix dry ingredients.In a large bowl, combine the Chex cereal, mixed nuts or peanuts, mini pretzels, cheese crackers, and mini bagel chips. Toss the mixture gently to evenly distribute the ingredients.
- Make the butter and seasoning mixture.In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter. Once the butter is melted, add Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir the mixture until well combined and heated through. You can also melt the butter in the microwave in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures.Pour the butter and seasoning mixture over the dry ingredients in the mixing bowl. Gently toss the mixture until all the dry ingredients are evenly coated with the butter and seasoning mixture.
- Bake.Spread the chex mixture evenly onto two large baking sheets. Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even coating and to prevent burning.
- Cool and enjoy!Allow the Chex Mix to cool completely on the baking sheet before serving. Once cooled, store in an air-tight container to maintain freshness.
Original Chex Mix Recipe Variations
One of my favorite things about Chex mix is how customizable it is. It’s all simple ingredients, but you can add in or take out anything you want! Substitute any other add-ins at a 1:1 ratio. Here are some ideas for swaps:
- Swap the chips, pretzels or crackers:Swap with your favorites or what you have on hand. For example, you could use bugles, cheerios or corn chips.
- Make spicy chex mix:Add a dash of Tabasco, your favorite spicy sauce, or add chili powder or paprika to the butter mixture.
- Make it sweet:Add things l like m&ms, chocolate chips, other candies, coconut, or honey grahams.
How to serve this Recipe for Chex Mix
This is the perfect snack to serve to a crowd or keep all to yourself at home and snack on it as you get the craving. Here are some serving ideas:
- Holiday season:Place homemade chex mix in holiday tins to share with family and friends as gifts.
- Football games:This is a crowd favorite for football games. Place in a large bowl with a spoon for serving individual portions, or fill little football-themed paper boxes or bowls.
- Other parties and family gatherings:Make a big batch for any get-together, or just place a bowl full of chex mix in the center of the kitchen counter to entice the family to gather around and hang out.
Best Chex Mix Recipe Storage
Store chex mix in an airtight container at room temperature. Like any other crunchy snack, it’s best in the first few days at its freshest, but when kept sealed, it can last up to 2 weeks.
You can also freeze this chex mix recipe in a ziploc bag with air removed for up to 3 months.
Best Chex Mix Recipe Oven FAQs
Why is my homemade Chex Mix soggy?
Too much liquid can make your homemade chex mix soggy. For best results, follow the recipe exactly for the right amount of liquid that will coat the mix perfectly.
Is it cheaper to buy Chex Mix or make your own?
It is typically cheaper, better tasting, and better for you to make your own chex mix rather than buying it.
Why did my Chex Mix burn?
Over-cooking and forgetting to stir the mixture throughout may cause your chex mix to burn. For best results, stir the mixture every 15 minutes while cooking. This ensures the mixture is evenly coated and that no parts of it get burned.
More Chex Cereal Recipes
- Easter Bunny Bait
- Football Puppy Chow
- Homemade Muddy Buddies
- Valentine’s Day Puppy Chow
Homemade Chex Mix Recipe
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Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Cook Time: 1 hour hr
Yield: 20
I can't even write about this Chex Mix recipe without my mouth-watering.It's that good!In just 10 minutes of prep and 6 incredibly easy steps, you can make your own chex mix at home that is better than store-bought!
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Ingredients
- 9 cups Chex cereal, could do 3 cups of each Corn, Rice and Wheat Chex
- 1 cup mixed nuts or roasted salted peanuts
- 2 cups mini pretzels, pretzel sticks or waffle pretzels
- 1 ½ cups cheese crackers, like cheez-its
- 1 ½ cups mini bagel chips or break full sized bagel chips into smaller pieces
- ½ cup unsalted butter, 1 stick
- 3 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp seasoned salt
- 1 ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the Chex cereal, mixed nuts or peanuts, mini pretzels, cheese crackers, and mini bagel chips. Toss the mixture gently to evenly distribute the ingredients.
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter. Once the butter is melted, add Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir the mixture until well combined and heated through. You can also melt the butter in the microwave.
Pour the butter and seasoning mixture over the dry ingredients in the mixing bowl. Gently toss the mixture until all the dry ingredients are evenly coated with the butter and seasoning mixture.
Spread the chex mixture evenly onto two large baking sheets. Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even coating and to prevent burning.
Allow the Chex Mix to cool completely before serving. Once cooled, store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Notes
Base Chex Recipe: 9 cups chex cereal (any kind) + 1 cup nuts + 5 cups add-ins (such as pretzels, bagel chips, cheese crackers, cheerios, oyster crackers)
Cuisine: American
Course: Snack
Author: Beth
Serving: 1g, Calories: 171kcal, Carbohydrates: 30g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 12mg, Sodium: 525mg, Potassium: 146mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 441IU, Vitamin C: 4mg, Calcium: 66mg, Iron: 9mg
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