Original Homemade Chex Party Mix Recipe
Make the classic, crunchy, savory Chex Party Mix using this easy oven-baked recipe. This traditional snack mix is perfect for holidays, game days, or any gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Total Time: 40 min
- Yield: 14 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 12 cups Chex cereal (a mix of Rice, Corn, and Wheat works best)
- 1 cup small pretzel twists
- 1 cup bagel chips
- 1 cup mixed nuts (pecans, almonds, or peanuts)
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a very large bowl, combine the Chex cereal, pretzels, bagel chips, and nuts. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and paprika until fully combined. This is your seasoning blend.
- Pour the butter mixture evenly over the cereal and snack mixture. Gently stir with a rubber spatula until all the components are lightly coated. Do not overmix, or the cereal may break.
- Spread the coated mixture in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and stir the mix gently. Return to the oven and bake for another 15 minutes.
- Remove the mix from the oven and let it cool completely on the baking sheets before serving or storing. The mix will crisp up as it cools.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, substitute 1/4 cup of the butter with brown butter.
- You can customize this mix by adding Cheez-It crackers or sesame sticks along with the cereal.
- Store the cooled mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 310
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 10