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Homemade Chex Mix
Our easy homemade Chex Mix recipe has all the bold flavor you love, baked into a delicious savory snack with Chex cereal, cheese crackers, pretzels, nuts, and a simple seasoning.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 556 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 9 cups Chex cereal (I use use equal parts corn, rice, and wheat Chex)
- 1 1/2 cups cheese crackers
- 1 1/2 cups mini pretzel twists
- 1 cup mixed nuts
Seasoning:
- ½ cup unsalted butter , melted
- 3 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons seasoned salt (I recommend Lawry’s brand)
- 1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (for spice) or smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon tobasco or hot pepper sauce , optional
Instructions
- Combine dry snacks: Place the cereal, cheese crackers, pretzels and nuts into a large bowl.
- Seasoning: Mix together the melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, garlic powder, onion powder and cayenne. Slowly drizzle the butter mixture over the cereal, while tossing gently, to coat.
- Bake: Preheat the oven 250°F. Transfer the Chex Mix onto two baking sheets, spreading it into an even layer. Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool before serving.
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Notes
- Make Ahead Instructions: Homemade Chex mix is best eaten within 2-3 days, but you can store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
- Freezing Instructions: Chex mix freezes great, in a freezer safe bag or container for up to 3 months.
- Mix-Ins and Variations: Substitute any of the following for a 1:1 ratio:
- Sweet Chex Mix Recipe
- Microwave Chex Mix: Cook in the microwave for 5-6 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes. Spread on baking sheet and allow to cool before serving.
- Slow Cooker Chex Mix: Dump the mixture into a slow cooker and cook for 3 hours on LOW, stirring every 45 minutes. Let cool on a baking sheet.
- Nuts: Pistachio, cashews, macadamia, or your favorite!
- Bagel Chips
- Plain Cheerios
- Popcorn
- Corn Chips or Bugles
- Cheetos
- Raisins
- Spicy: Add 1-2 Tablespoons Tabasco or hot pepper sauce to the sauce mixture.
- Sweet Chex Mix Recipe
- Cereal: I use 9 cups of Chex cereal for this recipe, swap whatever cereal you'd like.
- Nut Allergy: Leave out the nuts and use extra crackers or pretzels
Nutrition Information
Calories
556kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
80g
(27%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
36mg
(12%)
Sodium
1334mg
(56%)
Potassium
359mg
(10%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
906IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
187mg
(19%)
Iron
18mg
(100%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 556
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 556kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 80g | 27% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 1334mg | 56% |
| Potassium | 359mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 906IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 187mg | 19% |
| Iron | 18mg | 100% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.