Chex Mix is a popular snack mix made from a combination of Chex cereal, pretzels, nuts, and sometimes other ingredients like bagel chips or crackers, all seasoned with a savory blend of spices. It is often baked to give the mix a crunchy texture and to allow the seasoning to coat each piece evenly.
The core ingredient in Chex Mix is Chex cereal, which comes in several varieties, including rice, corn, and wheat. These cereals form the base of the mix, and they are usually combined with other crunchy elements like pretzels and peanuts. The seasoning typically consists of ingredients like butter, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and seasoned salt.
Chex Mix is known for its versatility, as the ingredients and seasonings can be adjusted to suit personal tastes. It can be sweetened for a different version (like Chocolate Chex Mix), or spicy if you like more heat.
It is often made in large batches, making it a popular choice for parties, gatherings, or as a simple snack to enjoy during movie nights. The recipe is also very easy to customize, allowing for endless variations based on what you have available.
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Chex Mix
Ingredients
- 4 cups Corn Chex
- 4 cups Rice Chex
- 4 cups Wheat Chex
- 2 cups mini pretzels
- 2 cups Gardetto’s Special Request Garlic Rye Chips (or bite-sized, garlic-flavor bagel chips)
- 10 tbs unsalted butter
- 3 tbs Worcestershire sauce
- 2 heaping teaspoons seasoning salt
- 1 1/4 teaspoons garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
Mise en Place
- Place 4 cups of Corn Chex into a large roasting pan.
- Add 4 cups of Rice Chex to the roasting pan.
- Add 4 cups of Wheat Chex to the roasting pan.
- Add 2 cups of mini pretzels to the roasting pan.
- Add 2 cups of Gardetto’s Special Request Garlic Rye Chips to the roasting pan.
- Mix to combine.
- 3 tbs Worcestershire sauce
- 2 heaping teaspoons seasoning salt
- 1 1/4 teaspoons garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 10 tbs unsalted butter
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 250°F.
- Melt 10 tbs of unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
- Add 3 tbs of Worcestershire sauce to the melted butter.
- Add 2 heaping teaspoons of seasoning salt to the melted butter.
- Add 1 1/4 teaspoons of garlic powder to the melted butter.
- Add 3/4 teaspoon of onion powder to the melted butter.
- Stir the seasoned butter to combine all ingredients.
- Pour half of the butter mixture evenly over the Chex mixture and gently toss to coat.
- Pour the remaining butter mixture evenly over the Chex mixture and gently toss again so all the pieces are evenly coated.
- Place the Chex mix into the oven and bake, tossing every 15 minutes, until lightly browned and crisp, 45 to 50 minutes total.
- Let cool for 10 minutes on the baking sheets before serving.