Chex Mix
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Chex Mix
Description
This Chex Mix recipe blends three types of Chex cereal with pretzels and Cheez-It crackers, which are tossed in melted butter mixed with Worcestershire sauce and seasonings including garlic salt and onion powder. The coated mixture is baked gently at 250°F for an hour, stirring periodically to ensure even crisping and to let the flavors meld onto the snack pieces.
The slow baking method helps the mixture dry out slightly and develop a crunchy, well-seasoned exterior without burning. The combination of savory spices with the chewy crunch of cereals and pretzels makes it a classic snack for casual occasions.
The recipe is straightforward and yields a sizable batch suitable for sharing. It stores well in an airtight container once cooled.
A practical tip includes using clickable timers tied to the baking steps to help manage the cooking time efficiently.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 3 cups corn chex
- 3 cups rice chex cereal
- 3 cups wheat chex
- 2 cups pretzels
- 2 cups cheez-it crackers
Instructions
- Heat oven to 250 degrees.
- Add all the ingredients together in a large bowl.
- Add the butter, Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt and onion powder to a small saucepan and whisk together until melted before pouring over all the ingredients and tossing well to combine evenly, then putting onto two cookie sheets and cooking for 1 hour, stirring them every 15 minutes.
Notes
- Use a kitchen timer to track the hour-long bake, stirring every 15 minutes for even cooking.
- Cool completely before storing in an airtight container to maintain crunchiness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 36servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 126 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 126kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 384mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 41mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 220IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3.4mg | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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