Description
This Bold and Buttery Homemade Chex Mix is a crunchy, savory snack mix bursting with flavor and easy to make at home. Combining three types of Chex cereals with pretzels, rye bagel chips, and optional mixed nuts, it’s coated in a rich butter and Worcestershire sauce blend seasoned with garlic, onion, and Lawry’s seasoned salt. Baked low and slow until perfectly golden and crisp, it’s a classic party snack ideal for gatherings or casual munching.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 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)
Wet Ingredients and Seasonings
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter
- ⅓ cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1 ½ tablespoons Lawry’s seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 250ºF (121ºC) to prepare for slow baking the snack mix evenly.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add 3 cups each of Corn, Wheat, and Rice Chex cereals, 2 cups salted mini pretzels, 1 cup rye bagel chips, and the optional 1 cup mixed nuts. Mix gently to distribute evenly.
- Melt Butter and Mix Seasonings: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 1 cup of butter. Whisk in ⅓ cup Worcestershire sauce, 1 ½ tablespoons Lawry’s seasoned salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon onion powder until fully combined.
- Coat the Cereal Mixture: Gradually pour the butter and seasoning mixture over the dry ingredients. Use your hands or a large spoon to mix after each addition, ensuring all pieces are thoroughly coated.
- Spread and Bake: Evenly spread the coated mix onto two large rimmed baking sheets to allow airflow and crisping.
- Bake and Stir: Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes to prevent burning and promote even cooking. Rotate the baking sheets from top rack to bottom rack each time you stir to ensure uniform baking.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the mix once it is golden brown and crisp. Let it cool completely on the baking sheets before serving or storing to maintain crunchiness.
Notes
- Oven temperatures vary, so watch the mix closely near the end and remove when golden and crispy.
- Rotate baking trays from top to bottom every 15 minutes during baking for even cooking.
- Add butter mixture gradually to coat all pieces evenly without sogginess.
- If using salted butter or garlic salt instead of powders, reduce the amount of seasoned salt to avoid oversalting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (about 30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
