Make the classic Chex mix oven recipe you grew up with for a simple salty and crunchy snack, perfect for holidays.
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Classic Chex mix has been around for generations. It’s something my mom always made at Christmas and now so do I. There are dozens of new variations – like this buttery curry chex mix and strawberry lemonade muddy buddies. But there’s something about the original that’s just perfect for family holidays at home.
Chex mix is incredibly versatile. If you don’t have something on hand or have dietary restrictions, swap the cereal variety, change up the mix-ins, and customize it to fit your family.
Pop a tray of chex mix in the oven and your whole house will smell amazing in no time.
How to make classic chex mix
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1.5 teaspoons table salt
- 0.75 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 8 cups chex cereal, any variety
- 1 cup pretzels
- 1 cup Gardetto rye chips
- 1/2 cup roasted peanuts
Instructions
1. Melt butter.
Melt the butter in your largest stock pot over medium heat on the stove. When the butter has melted, turn off the heat.
2. Add seasonings.
Add the Worcestershire, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder to the butter. Stir with a spatula to combine.
3. Combine dry ingredients.
Add the cereal, pretzels, rye chips, and peanuts to the seasoned butter mixture. Gently toss to combine using a spatula until the cereal is thoroughly coated.
4. Bake in the oven.
Heat the oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit. Pour the cereal mixture onto a large baking sheet. Bake the chex mix for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow it to cool about 30 minutes or until it’s cool enough to touch. Transfer the classic chex mix to a serving bowl or air-tight container for storage.
Homemade chex mix is a delicious anytime snack for kids and adults. Make it for a holiday party or an anytime snack. Package up some chex mix in a pretty container for a homemade gift.
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Classic Chex Mix
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1.5 teaspoons table salt
- 0.75 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 8 cups chex cereal, any variety
- 1 cup pretzels
- 1 cup Gardetto rye chips
- 1/2 cup roasted peanuts
Instructions
- Melt the butter in your largest stock pot over medium heat on the stove. When the butter has melted, turn off the heat.
- Add the Worcestershire, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder to the butter. Stir with a spatula to combine.
- Add the cereal, pretzels, rye chips, and peanuts to the seasoned butter mixture. Gently toss to combine using a spatula until the cereal is thoroughly coated.
- Heat the oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit. Pour the cereal mixture onto a large baking sheet. Bake the chex mix for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow it to cool about 30 minutes or until it's cool enough to touch. Transfer the classic chex mix to a serving bowl or air-tight container for storage.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
16Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 148Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 405mgCarbohydrates: 16gFiber: 2gSugar: 1gProtein: 4g
Nutritional information is only an estimate from online calculators. For more precise information, enter the specific ingredients you are using into your preferred tool.
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