Description

This oven-baked Chex Mix recipe is the ultimate crunchy and savory snack! Made with a mix of Chex cereals, pretzels, nuts, and a flavorful buttery seasoning, this homemade version is healthier, more delicious, and completely customizable. Perfect for parties, game nights, or as an everyday snack, this recipe is simple to make and packed with irresistible flavors.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

Base Ingredients

3 cups Corn Chex cereal
3 cups Rice Chex cereal
3 cups Wheat Chex cereal
2 cups Mini pretzels
1 cup Bagel chips (broken into bite-sized pieces)
1 cup Mixed nuts (cashews, peanuts, almonds, or pecans)

Seasoning Mix

½ cup Unsalted butter (melted)
3 tablespoons Soy sauce
1½ teaspoons Seasoned salt
1 teaspoon Garlic powder
½ teaspoon Onion powder
½ teaspoon Smoked paprika (optional, for extra depth of flavor)

Instructions

Preheat the oven
- Set your oven to 250°F (120°C). This low temperature helps crisp up the mix slowly without burning it.
Mix the dry ingredients
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the Corn Chex, Rice Chex, Wheat Chex, pretzels, bagel chips, and mixed nuts. Toss gently to distribute everything evenly.
Prepare the seasoning
- In a separate microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Stir in the Soy sauce, seasoned salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika until well combined.
Coat the snack mix
- Gradually drizzle the seasoning mix over the dry ingredients, tossing gently to ensure even coverage. Make sure each piece is coated for maximum flavor.
Bake the Chex Mix
- Spread the mixture evenly on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes to prevent burning and ensure even crisping.
Cool and store
- Once done, remove from the oven and let the mix cool completely on the baking sheet.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

For extra crunch, turn off the oven after baking and let the Chex Mix sit inside for 10–15 minutes with the door slightly open.
For a spicier version, add ½ teaspoon of cayenne pepper or a few dashes of hot sauce to the seasoning mix.
Make it gluten-free by using gluten-free Chex cereals and replacing bagel chips with gluten-free crackers.
For a sweet version, swap the savory seasonings for cinnamon, sugar, and honey butter before baking.

Prep Time: 10
Cook Time: 60
Category: Lunch
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

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