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Homemade Chex Mix
Your search for the perfect homemade Chex mix ends here - this from scratch Chex mix is made with cereal, crackers, pretzels and nuts, and is SO much better than the recipe on the box!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 24
Calories: 140 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 cups corn chex cereal
- 3 cups rice chex cereal
- 11/2 cups wheat chex cereal
- 1 1/2 cups oyster crackers
- 1 cup cheese crackers
- 1 cup pretzel twists
- 1 cup mixed nuts
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt I highly recommend Penzeys smoky seasoned salt
- 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Place the cereal, crackers, pretzels and nuts into a large microwave safe bowl.
- Mix together the melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt and onion powder.
- Pour the butter mixture over the cereal and toss to coat evenly.
- Microwave for 5-6 minutes, stirring thoroughly every 2 minutes; then spread onto paper towels to cool.
- Serve immediately or store in a sealed container for up to 1 week.
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Notes
- You can omit the nuts and use more of the crackers and pretzels in the same quantities if allergies are a concern.
- When I make this chex mix for kids, I often use the rainbow colored goldfish crackers instead of standard cheese crackers to make it more fun and eye catching!
Nutrition Information
Calories
140kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
10mg
(3%)
Sodium
280mg
(12%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 140
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 140kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 280mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.