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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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!
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.
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.
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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Homemade Chex Mix
The absolute best homemade Chex mix, even better than the recipe on the box!
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.
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I made this and it is amazing! 10 out of 10! Best Chex mix ever!
Today I made this version of Chex mix with the leftover ingredients from Christmas Chex mix. I’m pretty old school, so I had my doubts this would turn out using the microwave. Boy, was I surprised! It turned out with the perfect crunch, and the spices were just the right balance – delicious!! Thanks so much for sharing it.