Description
A bold and buttery homemade Chex Mix recipe featuring a blend of Corn, Wheat, and Rice Chex cereals, mini pretzels, rye bagel chips, and mixed nuts tossed in a flavorful buttery Worcestershire sauce seasoning mix, baked to a golden, crispy perfection. Perfect for snacking or party treats.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups Corn Chex Cereal
- 3 cups Wheat Chex Cereal
- 3 cups Rice Chex Cereal
- 2 cups mini pretzels (salted)
- 1 cup Rye bagel chips
- 1 cup mixed nuts (optional)
Wet Ingredients & Seasonings
- 1 cup butter (2 sticks)
- ⅓ cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1 ½ tablespoons Lawry’s seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 250ºF (121ºC) to prepare for baking the mix low and slow, ensuring even crispness.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the Corn Chex, Wheat Chex, Rice Chex cereals, mini pretzels, rye bagel chips, and mixed nuts if using.
- Melt Butter and Mix Seasonings: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Whisk in Worcestershire sauce, Lawry’s seasoned salt, garlic powder, and onion powder until combined.
- Coat the Mix: Gradually pour the butter and seasoning mixture over the cereal mixture. Use your hands or a large spoon to gently toss and mix after each addition, ensuring all pieces are fully coated with the buttery seasoning.
- Spread on Baking Sheets: Evenly spread the coated mixture onto two large rimmed baking sheets, creating a single layer for uniform baking.
- Bake and Stir: Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes and rotating the trays from top to bottom each time to ensure even cooking and prevent burning.
- Check for Doneness: Remove from oven once the Chex Mix is golden brown and crispy. Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Ovens vary, so watch carefully and remove when the mix is golden brown and crispy to prevent burning.
- Remember to rotate baking trays from top to bottom every 15 minutes for even cooking.
- Add the butter mixture gradually to coat all ingredients evenly without sogginess.
- If using salted butter or garlic salt instead of garlic powder, reduce the amount of seasoned salt to avoid over-salting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup (about 30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 1.2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
