Description
A bold and buttery homemade Chex Mix baked low and slow for maximum crunch. Packed with crispy cereal squares, pretzels, bagel chips, and roasted nuts, it is the ultimate savory party snack.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 3 cups Corn Chex cereal
- 3 cups Wheat Chex cereal
- 2 cups pretzel twists
- 2 cups bagel chips, broken into bite size pieces
- 1 cup mixed roasted nuts
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the Rice Chex cereal, Corn Chex cereal, Wheat Chex cereal, pretzel twists, bagel chips, and mixed roasted nuts.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the melted unsalted butter, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
- Pour the butter mixture over the cereal mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture evenly onto a large baking sheet or roasting pan.
- Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even toasting.
- Remove from the oven and allow the snack mix to cool completely for maximum crunch.
- Transfer to a serving bowl or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Stir consistently during baking to prevent burning.
- Allow the mix to cool fully before storing to keep it crisp.
- Add a pinch of smoked paprika or cayenne if you prefer a spicy version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg