Description
A flavorful and crunchy homemade Chex Mix recipe featuring a bold and buttery coating. This classic snack combines Corn, Wheat, and Rice Chex cereals with pretzels, rye bagel chips, and optional mixed nuts, baked to golden perfection with a savory blend of Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, garlic, and onion powder.
Ingredients
Scale
Cereals and Snacks
- 3 cups Corn Chex Cereal
- 3 cups Wheat Chex Cereal
- 3 cups Rice Chex Cereal
- 2 cups mini salted pretzels
- 1 cup rye bagel chips
- 1 cup mixed nuts (optional)
Seasoning and Butter Mixture
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter
- 1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1 ½ tablespoons Lawry’s seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 250ºF to prepare for slow baking the mix.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the Corn, Wheat, and Rice Chex cereals together with the mini salted pretzels, rye bagel chips, and optional mixed nuts. Mix gently to combine evenly.
- Prepare Butter Mixture: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Whisk in Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, garlic powder, and onion powder thoroughly until well combined.
- Coat Mix: Gradually pour the butter seasoning mixture over the cereal mix. Stir with a large spoon or use your hands to ensure every piece is evenly coated with the flavorful buttery blend.
- Spread and Bake: Spread the coated mixture evenly onto two large rimmed baking sheets. Place in the oven and bake for 1 hour. Every 15 minutes, stir the mix and rotate the baking trays from top to bottom to ensure even cooking.
- Check for Doneness: Remove the Chex Mix from the oven once it is golden brown and crisp. Let it cool before serving.
Notes
- All ovens vary in heat distribution; adjust baking time accordingly and remove the mix once golden and crispy.
- Rotate trays every 15 minutes to ensure even baking and avoid burning.
- Add the butter mixture gradually for an even coating on all pieces.
- If using salted butter or garlic salt, reduce the amount of seasoned salt to prevent over-salting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (approx. 28 servings per recipe)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
