Original Chex Mix
Get ready to snack smarter with the irresistible crunch of the Original Chex Mix, a timeless homemade treat perfect for parties, game days, or everyday munching. Featuring a savory blend of Corn, Rice, and Wheat Chex cereals combined with mini pretzels, cheese crackers, and mixed nuts, this recipe is elevated with a buttery seasoning made from Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. The mix is slow-baked to golden perfection, ensuring every bite is crisp and flavorful. With just 10 minutes of prep time and a short stint in the oven, this simple-to-make classic delivers bold taste and texture that will keep everyone coming back for more. Make a batch today and watch it disappear!
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Ingredients
- 3 cups Corn Chex cereal
- 3 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 3 cups Wheat Chex cereal
- 1 cup Mini pretzels
- 1 cup Cheese crackers
- 1 cup Mixed nuts
- 6 tablespoons Butter
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1.5 teaspoons Seasoned salt
- 0.75 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Onion powder
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C).
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the Corn Chex, Rice Chex, Wheat Chex, mini pretzels, cheese crackers, and mixed nuts. Set aside.
Step 3
In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter (about 30-40 seconds in the microwave).
Step 4
Add Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, garlic powder, and onion powder to the melted butter. Stir well to create the seasoning mixture.
Step 5
Slowly pour the seasoning mixture over the Chex mix, gently stirring to coat all pieces evenly.
Step 6
Spread the seasoned mix evenly onto a large, rimmed baking sheet or roasting pan.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even toasting.
Step 8
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the Chex Mix to cool completely on the pan.
Step 9
Once cooled, transfer the Chex Mix to an airtight container for storage or serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 998.9 grams (998.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 4234 |
| Total Fat 171.50g | 220% |
| Saturated Fat 51.70g | 259% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 26.30g | |
| Cholesterol 199mg | 66% |
| Sodium 10609mg | 461% |
| Total Carbohydrate 603.30g | 219% |
| Dietary Fiber 61.30g | 219% |
| Total Sugars 63.40g | |
| Protein 90.50g | 181% |
| Vitamin D 493IU | 2467% |
| Calcium 1292mg | 99% |
| Iron 158mg | 879% |
| Potassium 3060mg | 65% |
Source of Calories