Zesty Snack Mix

Get ready to satisfy your snack cravings with this irresistible Zesty Snack Mix, a bold and flavorful twist on a classic favorite. This easy homemade mix combines crispy Chex cereal, crunchy mini pretzels, savory cheese crackers, and salted peanuts, all coated in a buttery blend of Worcestershire sauce and fragrant spices like garlic, onion, paprika, and a hint of cayenne kick. Baked to golden perfection, this snack is crispy, zesty, and utterly addictive. Perfect for parties, movie nights, or an on-the-go treat, this make-ahead recipe is ready in just over an hour and serves up to 10. Create this crowd-pleasing homemade snack mix and turn any gathering into a flavor-packed celebration!

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 4 cups Chex cereal (corn or rice)
• 2 cups Mini pretzels
• 1 cup Salted peanuts
• 1.5 cups Cheese crackers
• 6 tablespoons Butter
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C).

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the Chex cereal, mini pretzels, salted peanuts, and cheese crackers. Set aside.

Step 3

In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.

Step 4

Once the butter is melted, whisk in the Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt until well combined.

Step 5

Pour the butter mixture evenly over the dry ingredients in the mixing bowl, stirring gently to ensure everything is coated.

Step 6

Spread the mixture out on a large baking sheet in an even layer.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even cooking.

Step 8

Remove the snack mix from the oven and let it cool completely on the baking sheet.

Step 9

Once cooled, transfer the mix to an airtight container for storage or serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	896.2 grams (896.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3976

Total Fat 177.20g	227%
Saturated Fat 55.00g	275%
Polyunsaturated Fat 32.00g
Cholesterol 200mg	67%
Sodium 9659mg	420%
Total Carbohydrate 508.70g	185%
Dietary Fiber 35.00g	125%
Total Sugars 39.60g
Protein 86.90g	174%

Vitamin D 653IU	3267%
Calcium 1403mg	108%
Iron 49mg	273%
Potassium 2364mg	50%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.1%

Protein: 8.7%

Carbs: 51.2%