Description

This Bold and Buttery Homemade Chex Mix is a flavorful and crunchy snack blend, combining a variety of Chex cereals, pretzels, rye chips, and nuts coated in a rich buttery seasoning. Baked low and slow to achieve a perfect golden crisp, it’s a classic party favorite that’s easy to make and perfect for gatherings or everyday snacking.

Ingredients

Scale

Mix 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)

Seasoning Mixture

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: Preheat your oven to 250ºF to prepare for baking the mix at a low temperature, which allows the flavors to meld and the mix to dry out without burning.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the Corn Chex, Wheat Chex, Rice Chex cereals, mini salted pretzels, rye bagel chips, and mixed nuts if using. This creates the base mix of crunchy elements.
Melt and Mix Seasonings: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter completely. Whisk in Worcestershire sauce, Lawry’s seasoned salt, garlic powder, and onion powder until fully combined. Gradually pour this seasoned butter mixture over the dry cereal mixture, mixing thoroughly with your hands or a large spoon after each addition to ensure every piece is evenly coated.
Spread and Bake: Spread the coated mixture evenly on two large rimmed baking sheets. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes and rotating the trays from top to bottom to promote even cooking and browning. Bake until the mix is golden brown and crisp.
Cool and Serve: Remove the Chex Mix from the oven and allow it to cool completely on the baking sheets before serving or storing. This cooling step helps the mix to crisp up further for the perfect crunchy snack.

Notes

Use salted pretzels to add a nice salty crunch; adjust seasoning accordingly if using unsalted pretzels.
Mixed nuts are optional but add great texture and flavor.
Store the cooled Chex Mix in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to two weeks.
Stirring frequently during baking is essential to prevent burning and ensure even coating and crispness.
For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or smoked paprika to the seasoning mixture.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Category: Snack
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Chex Mix, homemade snack, party mix, buttery snack, crunchy snack, savory snack, baked snack