You definitely know it is the holidays when you see a batch of Chex™ Mix at a Christmas party. And it is likely that there is a crowd around the bowl with everyone taking handfuls of what is known to be an extremely tasty, salty, crunch, and savory snack.
Key Aspects of Chex™ Mix
No matter how you slice it, Chex™ Mix is a fun and tasty holiday snack. Everyone seems to enjoy snacking on this party delicacy.
- Amazing flavor combinations - The mix of Worcestershire, season salt, garlic powder, and onion powder punches all of the buttons with each bite.
- No two handfuls are the same - with so many different items in the mix and a varied level of seasoning, each handful offers a different textural and flavor experience. No flavor burnout here. This likely leaves you wanting more.
- Nostalgia - according to records, the recipe for Chex™ Mix appeared in Life magazine in 1952. That is close to a 75 years of being a star at holiday parties, travel trips, get togethers.
Cooking Chex™ Mix
Putting together your own batch of Chex™ Mix is easy peasy. In just over an hour, you can be enjoying the flavor experience of your own party mix!
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Ingredients for Chex™ Party Mix
- 4 cups Corn Chex™
- 4 cups Rice Chex™
- 4 cups Wheat Chex™
- 2 cups Cherrios
- 2 cups mixed nuts
- 2 cups pretzels
- 2 cups Cheese-Its® or your favorite snack cracker
- 12 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 4 tsp season salt
- 3 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp MSG
Optional Ingredients
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp powdered ginger
- 1 tbsp ground black pepper
- 3 tbsp Siriacha sauce
Directions for making Chex™ Party Mix
Into a large bowl, combine the cereals, nuts, pretzels, and crackers.
In a microwave safe bowl, add your butter. Microwave the butter until melted.
To the melted butter whisk in the Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, season salt, and MSG. Also add any other optional ingredients as desired. Cayenne pepper is my favorite!
Pour 1/3 of the melted butter mixture over the mix. Give the mix a good stir. Repeat this process two more times with the balance of the melted butter mixture, stirring to coat each time.
Preheat your ovent to 250F.
Add the seasoned mixture onto a rimmed baking sheet or two.
Place the baking sheet(s) in the pre-heated oven and bake for one (1) hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
Remove the baking sheet(s) from the oven and allow to cool before serving.
Keep any extras (if there are any) in an airtight container.
Enjoy and watch out for cherry pickers!