Dinner

Chex Mix Recipe

ByNaomi Fletcher November 21, 2025November 21, 2025

Introduction

Chex Mix is a beloved snack that combines crunchy cereals, pretzels, and a savory buttery seasoning. This homemade version is easy to prepare and perfect for parties, road trips, or anytime you want a flavorful, crunchy treat.

The image shows two white bowls filled with a dry snack mix placed on a white marbled surface. Each bowl contains a colorful mix with layers of different textures and colors including square orange cheese crackers, small salted brown pretzels, golden peanuts, and various oat and wheat cereal pieces in light brown, dark brown, and beige tones. The larger bowl at the bottom is full, while the smaller bowl at the top right has a slightly smaller portion. Scattered around the bowls on the white marbled surface are more pieces of the snack mix, creating a casual and inviting look. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

3 cups Corn Chex
3 cups Rice Chex
3 cups Wheat Chex
2 cups Cheez-It Crackers
2 cups mini pretzels
1 cup Cheerios
1 cup salted cocktail peanuts
3/4 cup salted butter
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon seasoning salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 240 degrees F (115 degrees C).
Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine Corn Chex, Rice Chex, Wheat Chex, Cheez-It Crackers, mini pretzels, Cheerios, and peanuts. Mixing in a bowl helps avoid spills before transferring to your baking pan.
Step 3: Melt the butter in a medium bowl. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, seasoning salt, garlic powder, and onion powder until well combined.
Step 4: Pour the butter mixture over the cereal and cracker mix. Stir thoroughly to coat everything evenly.
Step 5: Transfer the mixture to a dutch oven or roasting pan, spreading it out evenly.
Step 6: Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even toasting and coating.
Step 7: Remove from the oven and pour the Chex Mix onto parchment paper. Let it cool completely before serving or storing.

Tips & Variations

For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of cayenne pepper or smoked paprika to the butter mixture.
Use gluten-free cereals and pretzels to make this recipe gluten-free.
Substitute salted peanuts with almonds or mixed nuts for a different crunch.
Make it spicy by mixing in some hot sauce or chili powder with the seasoning spices.

Storage

Store your cooled Chex Mix in an airtight container at room temperature. It stays fresh for up to two weeks. If the mix loses its crispness, reheat it in a low oven for a few minutes to restore crunch before serving.

How to Serve

A white bowl filled with a mix of crunchy snacks, including light beige and brown square cereal pieces with a grid texture, bright orange square cheese crackers with small holes in the center, shiny brown pretzels with a smooth surface and classic twisted shape, and a few scattered peanuts adding a natural tan color. The bowl sits on a white marbled surface with some of the snack mix spilled around it, showing a vibrant mix of colors and textures that give a fresh, inviting look. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use different types of cereals in this recipe?

Yes, you can substitute or add other cereals to suit your taste, but using a mix of Corn, Rice, and Wheat Chex helps create the classic texture and flavor.