Easy Homemade Snack Mix
Crunchy, savory, and just the right amount of sweet, this Easy Homemade Snack Mix is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any occasion! Perfect for parties, road trips, or as an everyday snack, this addictive mix combines crispy Chex cereal, salty mini pretzels, roasted peanuts, and cheesy crackers with a buttery, seasoned coating spiked with Worcestershire sauce and a blend of garlic, onion, and seasoned salt. The finishing touch? A handful of colorful M&Ms for a delightful burst of sweetness! Ready in just under an hour with minimal effort, this make-ahead treat is baked to golden perfection for an irresistible balance of flavors and textures. Store it in an airtight container for up to a week, but don’t be surprised if it disappears much sooner!
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Ingredients
- 3 cups Chex cereal (corn, rice, or wheat)
- 2 cups Mini pretzels
- 1 cup Salted peanuts
- 1 cup Cheese crackers
- 1 cup M&Ms candy
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Seasoned salt
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 250°F (121°C).
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the Chex cereal, mini pretzels, salted peanuts, and cheese crackers.
Step 3
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter in 30-second intervals until fully melted.
Step 4
Stir the Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and seasoned salt into the melted butter.
Step 5
Evenly pour the butter mixture over the snack mix in the bowl, stirring gently to coat everything well.
Step 6
Spread the coated snack mix evenly onto a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Step 7
Bake the snack mix in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even toasting.
Step 8
Remove the snack mix from the oven and let it cool completely on the baking sheet.
Step 9
Once cooled, gently stir in the M&Ms candy for a pop of sweetness.
Step 10
Store the snack mix in an airtight container for up to one week or enjoy immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 989.8 grams (989.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3377 |
| Total Fat 147.10g | 189% |
| Saturated Fat 40.80g | 204% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 28.80g | |
| Cholesterol 133mg | 44% |
| Sodium 8333mg | 362% |
| Total Carbohydrate 437.20g | 159% |
| Dietary Fiber 31.20g | 111% |
| Total Sugars 32.30g | |
| Protein 79.20g | 158% |
| Vitamin D 249IU | 1245% |
| Calcium 1073mg | 83% |
| Iron 45mg | 248% |
| Potassium 2003mg | 43% |
Source of Calories