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Published: January 1, 2018 Last Modified: March 25, 2019 By Sara 52 Comments

Homemade Chex Mix

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Your search for the perfect homemade chex mix ends here – this from scratch chex mix is SO much better than the recipe on the box!

Once you try making your own chex party mix, you’ll never go back to the store bought kind again! It takes just minutes to make in the microwave and is the perfect snack for game day, birthday parties and lunch boxes.

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A sheet pan full of homemade chex mix made with cereal, crackers, pretzels and nuts.

January is kind of a funny month, because everyone is trying to eat healthy….but everyone is also eating football food on the weekends! So I decided to bring you a little bit healthy recipes, a little bit game day grub. I can’t believe I haven’t shared this homemade chex mix recipe with you yet, I’ve been making it for years! This party mix is at every birthday party, every family gathering. And this batch pictured here? Didn’t even last 24 hours!

A bowl full of chex party mix made with crackers, cereal and almonds.

How to make homemade chex mix

Every box of Chex cereal comes with a recipe for Chex mix printed on it. But I’m sorry to say, their recipe is not the best. THIS is the best homemade Chex mix. And of course now I need to explain why. First of all, not all Chex varieties are created equal. Corn and rice chex are definitely superior to wheat chex, so I reduced the amount of wheat chex in this recipe.

For the rest of the mix-ins, I use a combination of pretzels, mixed nuts, oyster crackers and cheese crackers, which is a little different than what is called for in the classic recipe. The crackers add great flavor and crunch, sometimes I even use goldfish crackers if I’m making a batch for the kids.

A tray of from scratch chex mix that's made with chex cereal, mixed nuts, pretzels and two kinds of crackers.

There is one other thing that makes this recipe special, and it’s the seasoning salt. The ingredients of seasoning salt can vary widely, and my absolute favorite is the smoky seasoned salt from Penzeys. It has smoked paprika in the mix which really adds a unique flavor to this chex mix. You can find it on Amazon or on the Penzeys website.

Don’t have Penzeys seasoning? Use a standard seasoned salt from your grocery store and add 1/2 a teaspoon of smoked paprika to get the same effect.

A bowl of chex mix which contains cereal, almonds, cashews, oyster crackers, cheese crackers and prtezels.

Chex mix can be made in the oven or in the microwave; I’ve only ever made it in the microwave and it comes out perfectly every time. This chex mix can also be made up to a week before serving, which is perfect for planning ahead!

Once you try this homemade chex mix, you’ll be hooked – the pre-made stuff in the bag simply can’t compete. This recipe is perfect for pretty much any occasion, so stock up on cereal and give it a go!

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Your search for the perfect homemade chex mix ends here - this version is SO much better than the recipe on the box!
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Homemade Chex Mix

The absolute best homemade Chex mix, even better than the recipe on the box!
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 24
Calories 140kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 3 cups Corn Chex cereal
  • 3 cups Rice Chex cereal
  • 11/2 cups Wheat Chex cereal
  • 1 1/2 cups oyster crackers
  • 1 cup cheese crackers
  • 1 cup pretzel twists
  • 1 cup mixed nuts
  • 6 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt I highly recommend Penzeys smoky seasoned salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

  • Place the cereal, crackers, pretzels and nuts into a large microwave safe bowl.
  • Mix together the melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt and onion powder.
  • Pour the butter mixture over the cereal and toss to coat evenly.
  • Microwave for 5-6 minutes, stirring thoroughly every 2 minutes; then spread onto paper towels to cool.
  • Serve immediately or store in a sealed container for up to 1 week.

Notes

  1. You can omit the nuts and use more of the crackers and pretzels in the same quantities if allergies are a concern.
  2. When I make this chex mix for kids, I often use the rainbow colored goldfish crackers instead of standard cheese crackers to make it more fun and eye catching!

Nutrition

Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 280mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g
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    Comments

    1. Debra Evans says

      October 6, 2020 at 7:58 am

      I can be frozen. I do it every year.

      Reply
    2. brenda says

      May 7, 2020 at 10:44 pm

      that’s a total of about 12-13 cups of snacks in there..seems like a lot.can I just cut everything in half for same results? there’s just 2 of us

      Reply
      • Sara says

        May 8, 2020 at 7:01 pm

        Yes, reduce the amount of servings on the recipe card and the ingredients will automatically recalculate!

        Reply
    3. Shirley says

      January 1, 2020 at 11:30 am

      How can i cut this in thirds…?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        January 1, 2020 at 7:52 pm

        You can change the number of servings and the ingredient amounts will automatically adjust!

        Reply
    4. Mary Foot says

      December 10, 2019 at 10:27 am

      Can this be frozen to keep fresh?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        December 10, 2019 at 1:33 pm

        I don’t recommend freezing it, it will stay fresh at room temperature in an airtight container for 2 weeks.

        Reply
    5. Andrea says

      November 30, 2019 at 7:30 pm

      Can it be put In the oven instead of microwave?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        November 30, 2019 at 9:46 pm

        Yes that’s fine! Bake at 250 degrees F for one hour, stirring occasionally.

        Reply
    6. Deb says

      September 16, 2019 at 3:11 pm

      5 stars
      No more store bought Chex mix for us! This recipe is so much better and easy to make!

      Reply
    7. Anna says

      August 10, 2019 at 4:19 am

      How many servings?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        August 11, 2019 at 8:24 pm

        24 servings

        Reply
    8. Vicki says

      August 4, 2019 at 8:31 am

      How long if put in the oven?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        August 4, 2019 at 10:12 pm

        Bake at 250 degrees F for 45 minutes, stir every 15 minutes!

        Reply
    9. Sarah says

      August 1, 2019 at 10:20 am

      If I substitute for the Penzey’s spice, how much seasoned salt do I combine with the 1/2 tsp of smoked paprika?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        August 2, 2019 at 1:12 pm

        It’s the same amount of seasoned salt regardless of brand!

        Reply
    10. Shannon says

      June 11, 2019 at 8:23 pm

      5 stars
      This was really good. Husband ate it all.

      Reply
    11. Jennifer says

      February 19, 2019 at 11:43 am

      Can I use this on popcorn?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        February 19, 2019 at 12:42 pm

        The butter and seasoning mixture?

        Reply
    12. Melody says

      February 2, 2019 at 3:04 pm

      What is an 11/2 teaspoon?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        February 2, 2019 at 4:53 pm

        1 and 1/2 teaspoon

        Reply
      • Teena Moran says

        May 7, 2019 at 1:58 pm

        1 and 1\2

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