Description

This classic Chex Mix recipe combines a delicious blend of cereals, crackers, pretzels, and peanuts coated in a savory butter and Worcestershire sauce mixture. Baked low and slow to achieve the perfect crunchy texture, this snack mix is ideal for parties, game days, or anytime you crave a flavorful, crunchy treat.

Ingredients

Scale

Dry 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

Wet Ingredients & Seasonings

3/4 cup salted butter
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon seasoning salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 240 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for a slow and thorough baking process.
Combine the dry mix: In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly mix Corn Chex, Rice Chex, Wheat Chex, Cheez-It Crackers, mini pretzels, Cheerios, and salted cocktail peanuts for an even distribution of all components.
Melt and mix wet ingredients: In a medium bowl, melt the salted butter and then stir in Worcestershire sauce, seasoning salt, garlic powder, and onion powder until well combined to form the flavorful coating.
Coat the dry mixture: Pour the butter and seasoning mixture over the cereal and cracker blend, stirring carefully to coat all pieces evenly and enhance every bite with rich flavor.
Transfer to baking vessel: Place the coated snack mix into a Dutch oven or a roasting pan to be baked evenly.
Bake the mix: Bake at 240 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 hour, stirring the mixture every 15 minutes to ensure even baking and prevent burning.
Cool the mix: Once baking is complete, spread the mixture onto parchment paper to cool completely. This step helps the Chex Mix crisp up perfectly.
Store the finished snack: After cooling, store the Chex Mix in an airtight container at room temperature. It will keep fresh and crunchy for up to two weeks.

Notes

Stirring every 15 minutes during baking is essential to avoid burning and ensure the mix is evenly coated and baked.
Using a Dutch oven or roasting pan helps distribute heat evenly for perfect crunch.
Make sure the mix is completely cooled before storing to maintain crispness.
This recipe can be customized with your favorite nuts or additional seasonings for varied flavors.
Keep the snack mix in an airtight container at room temperature to preserve freshness.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Category: Snack
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Chex Mix, snack mix, party snack, crunchy snack, savory snack, game day snack, homemade Chex Mix, easy snack mix