This classic crunchy cereal snack mix is coated with butter and savory seasonings then baked until crispy and delicious in the oven. Homemade Chex mix is a Christmas time must have in our family, but we love it all year!
This classic Chex mix recipe is perfect. Each pieces is coated with savory seasoned goodness and it is baked to crisp perfection.
There are no little packets of mix to remember, just simple ingredients you are likely to already have in your pantry. It is good for holiday gatherings, parties, road trip snacks and more.
Chex mix is anther one of my family’s Christmas staples. My grandma used to make huge tubs of it for when we were all around.
My mom makes it every year too. My brother Clint can eat his weight in it.
My brother K.C. says Chex mix is his favorite Christmas cookie! 😉
I remember getting out the Chex mix pan and making it every year. You coat the goodies in seasonings and butter then bake it, stirring every so often until it is just right.
So imagine my surprise when all of the chex mix recipes had you “bake” it in the microwave! Not my chex mix!
I had the official chex mix pan out and ready to go. I wasn’t turning to the microwave now. So, I finally found a recipe and made it the way I remembered it. Yum!
How long does homemade Chex Mix last?
Make sure to cool your Chex mix completely, then transfer it to airtight containers. It can be stored at room temperature for a couple of weeks. If you have made more than you can eat in a few weeks, you can put some in freezer bags and freeze it for later.
Can I mix and match the ingredients in this Chex mix?
Of course! If you like different crackers, cereal or whatever in your Chex mix have fun playing with the exact items you put in. Or if you don’t like peanuts, or pretzels, or whatever substitute something else. Just keep the ratio of bits to spices about the same and you should be in good shape.
More great snack mix recipes:
If you love this but want to do something a little bit different, try my recipe for dilly ranch Chex mix. It is a lot of the same basic ingredients but with a completely different seasoning profile.
Or for a smaller batch of ranch goodness try making dill and ranch oyster crackers. They take soup crackers to the next level of savory yuminess.
For a sweet and salty cereal mix, try caramel crispix mix. It is finished in the microwave, so it is extra quick and easy!
For a trail mix inspired cereal snack, try my peanut butter maple snack mix. It is all the goodness of gorp with a fun twist.
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Chex Mix Oven Recipe
This classic Chex mix is perfect. Each pieces is coated with savory seasoned goodness and it is baked to crisp perfection. There are no little packets of mix to remember, just simple ingredients you are likely to already have in your pantry. It is good for holiday gatherings, parties, road trip snacks and more.
Ingredients
- 3 cups corn Chex
- 3 cups rice Chex
- 3 cups wheat Chex
- 1 cup peanuts
- 2 cups pretzels
- 2 cups cheese crackers
- 6 Tablespoons butter
- 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250°F
- Place butter in the bottom of a large roasting pan. Put in oven until butter is melted.
- Stir in Worcestershire, seasoned salt, garlic and onion powders.
- Stir in cereal peanuts, pretzels and cheese crackers.
- Bake for an hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Spread baked Chex mix out over wax paper and allow to cool completely before placing in an airtight container to store.
Notes
Feel free to mix and match your favorite cereals, crackers etc to customize your mix. Just keep the general proportions the same.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
36Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 107Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 243mgCarbohydrates: 14gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 3g
All nutritional information is estimated and will depend on the exact ingredients you use.
Phaedra Chaney
Friday 16th of December 2022
Do you let this cool in the pan or spread it out on paper towels or parchment paper?
Carlee
Friday 16th of December 2022
That's a great question. I usually spread it out so it cools more quickly and everything has a chance to get good and crunchy. Once it's completely cool transfer it to airtight containers for storage.
Ken Frey
Sunday 20th of November 2022
Is the pan covered or uncovered while in the oven?
Carlee
Sunday 20th of November 2022
Uncovered, you want it to get nice and crispy.
mommar6
Sunday 29th of November 2020
So many fun memories all wrapped up in a tasty bowl of goodness!
Carlee
Friday 4th of December 2020
I agree. It's probably time to make another batch!
Morsels of Life | CJ Huang
Thursday 7th of January 2016
This mix looks so wonderful! And the little owls are just so cute. :)
Carlee
Thursday 7th of January 2016
Thank you! They were perfect for the look whoooo's having a baby shower I helped throw!
Frugal Hausfrau
Saturday 2nd of January 2016
I'm always having to google this when anyone wants some, now I'll just save yours!! I have very fond memories of making this at slumber parties when I was a teenager. That and Chef B oy ar Dee Pizza! Yes, really...haha! Happy New Year and Happy Fiesta Friday!! I'm pinning this to the FF Board just in case no one has yet!
Carlee
Saturday 2nd of January 2016
Too funny! We always had something like this and skittles or starbursts or something. And a little confession... my husband makes me keep a couple of cans of chefboyardee ravioli in the house at all times for when I'm not around and he needs to eat!