Bold and Buttery Homemade Chex Mix Recipe
Bold and Buttery Homemade Chex Mix is a savory, crunchy snack mix combining the distinctive flavors of Corn, Wheat, and Rice Chex cereals with salty mini pretzels, chewy rye bagel chips, and mixed nuts, all coated in a rich buttery seasoning blend with Worcestershire sauce and spices. This classic party snack is perfect for game nights, road trips, or casual gatherings, offering a satisfying combination of textures and bold, savory taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: About 12 cups 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Cereal Base
- 3 cups Corn Chex Cereal
- 3 cups Wheat Chex Cereal
- 3 cups Rice Chex Cereal
Mix-Ins
- 2 cups mini pretzels, salted
- 1 cup rye bagel chips
- 1 cup mixed nuts (optional)
Seasoning
- 1 cup butter (2 sticks)
- ⅓ cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1 ½ tablespoons Lawry’s seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) to prepare for baking the Chex Mix, ensuring it crisps up without burning.
- Combine the Dry Ingredients: In a large roasting pan or mixing bowl, combine the Corn Chex, Wheat Chex, Rice Chex, mini pretzels, rye bagel chips, and mixed nuts if using. Gently toss them to evenly distribute all ingredients.
- Melt the Butter and Prepare Seasoning: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, Lawry’s seasoned salt, and garlic powder until fully combined, creating a flavorful seasoning butter.
- Coat the Mix: Pour the buttery seasoning mixture over the dry ingredients. Use a spatula or wooden spoon to gently stir and coat everything evenly, making sure every piece gets a good layer of the bold buttery flavor.
- Bake the Mixture: Spread the coated ingredients evenly in a single layer on the roasting pan if you haven’t combined in one already. Place the pan in the oven and bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even toasting and prevent sticking.
- Cool and Serve: After baking, remove the Chex Mix from the oven and allow it to cool completely on the pan. Once cooled, transfer it to a serving bowl or airtight container for storage. Enjoy as a bold, buttery snack anytime!
Notes
- You can customize this mix by adding your favorite nuts or substituting rye bagel chips with other crunchy bread snacks.
- For a spicier version, add cayenne pepper or smoked paprika to the seasoning mix.
- Store the cooled Chex Mix in an airtight container for up to two weeks to keep it fresh and crunchy.
- Stirring every 15 minutes during baking is important to prevent burning and ensure even coating and crispiness.
Keywords: Chex Mix, homemade snack mix, buttery snack, party snack, savory snack, crunchy snack, game day snack
