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Easy Bold Homemade Chex Mix Recipe

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Make this super easy bold flavored homemade chex mix recipe! It’s perfect as a snack or for sharing at a party. It’s a childhood favorite that continues to be so good– only bolder!

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One of the best things about cooler weather is not just the fun décor…. but the recipes I get to bring out that are exclusive to cool weather and brown boots. 

Which one is a classic?

Yummy homemade chex mix! It’s so popular in our house and when I make it our whole house smells like a fancy candle… minus the open flame part (the hazards of living with young kids).

My mother in law introduced me to oven-baked chex mix and over the past 9 years, I’ve developed my own seasoning ingredient amounts to give it a nice bold flavor.

 

Easy Bold Homemade Chex Mix Recipe

Each batch takes an hour to bake. Usually, I start baking after lunch, while the kids are napping. In order to make it worth my time, I make at least three batches. Sure, it’s three hours near the kitchen home, but if college football is on, we’ll be home regardless. 😉 #gobucks

For this recipe, be sure to use name brand Worcestershire Sauce. Anytime a generic is sneaked in, my husband can immediately tell. Seriously… it’s that fantastic. 🙂 When I’m doing 3 batches, I can count on using one box each of the corn, wheat, and rice chex. I usually pick them up on sale and make my first batches as soon as the calendar turns Mid-September! 🙂

For the Seasoned Salt & Worcestershire sauce, I usually buy them up in bulk at Sam’s Club. It makes baking these relatively inexpensive and you won’t mind making up several more batches as sweet gifts for the holidays (chex mix freezes really well).

When I make multiple batches I will set out a large swath of paper towels to cool the chex after baking. I’ll lay each batch out in a long straight line, a’la flipping the pan over and scraping off all the crumbs and liquids. As I do this I’ll sneak a taste of the batch to see if I need to add more seasoning to the butter mixture for the next batch.

Sometimes the wheat Chex soak up more flavor and are a little burst of seasoning. If you don’t use the wheat kind, I’ve found that the taste is pretty mellow throughout each batch.

 

When I go to pack up the chex mix, I will store the batches in gallon zip-loc bags. I pack them in thirds the opposite way of how I dumped them. Odd, right? This allows me to mix together all three batches so that if one is stronger than the others, it all balances well. <– Just a small tidbit from this chex making veteran. Bonus if you lay the paper towels in a way that funnels them into the bags. 🙂

 

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Yummy Chex Mix Snack Recipe

Yield: 10 + Cups
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 8 Tablespoons Margarine, (1 stick)
  • 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
  • 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce, (I only use Lea & Perrin's)
  • 2 1/3 cups of each Chex, (rice, corn, and wheat)
  • 1 cup of nuts, (Cashews or Virginia Peanuts)
  • 1 cup pretzels
  • Optional: Pumpernickel Pretzel Sticks, , Rye Chips, More nuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees.
  2. In a small sauce pot melt the stick of margarine.
  3. In the meantime, in a large mixing bowl, mix together the chex, nuts, and pretzels.
  4. Once the margarine is melted, stir in the seasoned salt and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well.
  5. Pour the butter mix over the cereal mix. Lightly coat well.
  6. Pour the entire mixing bowl onto a large baking sheet.
  7. Scrape any remaining liquid over the chex mix.
  8. Bake for 15 minutes.
  9. Lightly stir the chex.
  10. Repeat 3 times.
  11. After 60 minutes of baking, pour chex mix over paper towels to cool.
  12. Store covered for 2 weeks or freeze immediately.
  13. Repeat for additional batches.

Notes

Sometimes I add additional nuts, etc.. The limiting factor is the amount the baking sheet can hold.

© Brittany

 

 

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December 16, 2018 · 9 Comments

About Brittany

I’m a busy mom of two little ones who is constantly looking for the yummiest meals that are quick to make for school nights. I am a big fangirl of chalk paint projects because they make my DIY skills look amazing– even though I’m not a pro. I believe in creating routines to keep our days in check– even if they change each season! I completely understand what it’s like to be a Type A personality who tries to plan all the things, but still, wonder where to simply start.I’m a huge fan of not being Pinterest perfect. I prefer done over perfect any day.

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Comments

  1. Jenna says

    October 5, 2016 at 8:46 pm

    I posted a version of Chex Mix this week too Brittany, you just can’t have anything better to snack on! Good tip about using the real thing Worcestershire, I wouldn’t buy any other brand! Happy Snacking-

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    • Brittany says

      October 6, 2016 at 7:30 am

      Thank you for stopping by, Jenna! I agree, it’s the best to snack on! -Brittany

      Reply
  2. Miz Helen says

    October 11, 2016 at 12:16 pm

    Thanks so much for sharing one of my favorite Snack Mix, I just love this mix. Hope you will come back to see us at Full Plate Thursday real soon and have a great week!
    Miz Helen

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    • Brittany says

      October 11, 2016 at 8:08 pm

      Thank you, Miz Helen! I always enjoy Thursdays!

      Reply
  3. Selene Montgomery says

    September 4, 2017 at 7:20 am

    As a veteran of hundreds of batches of Chex Mix, I now make them in the microwave. Only takes 6 minutes, stirring after each 2 miinutes, and the family says they taste just as good as using the oven method. I make about 25 batches during the holidays alone. I use a total of 10 cups dry with the addition of Cheese-Bits or Cheerios when I have them. Thanks for sharing your recipe.

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  4. Linda says

    October 29, 2017 at 3:55 pm

    Which seasoned salt do you use (link is not working and I am not a member at Sam’s club)
    Thanks

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    • Brittany says

      October 29, 2017 at 8:03 pm

      Hi Linda! I stick to the old favorite— Lawson’s Seasoning. -Brittany

      Reply
  5. Ann says

    December 20, 2017 at 12:28 am

    I made a batch, but the flavor isn’t as strong as I’d like. Can I mix up more butter/Worcestershire mixture and re-bake? Or should I just make a stronger batch and mix it all together?

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    • Brittany says

      December 20, 2017 at 5:03 am

      Hi Ann! When this happens, I’ll make another batch and then mix the two batches together. You could always add a little more sauce & salt. Once you mix them together, portion as you normally would and you’ll have an even better batch! I do this when I make 3-4 batches in one afternoon. Each gallon bag receives a 1/4 of each batch to make sure any salty (or not so salty) batches are mixed together. Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply

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