Homemade Chex Mix
Recipe Overview
Overview
This Homemade Chex Mix is a fantastic treat that combines a variety of textures and flavors, making it a perfect snack for any occasion. The recipe starts with a simple butter seasoning that includes Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and paprika, which adds a savory depth to the mix. The base consists of Chex cereal, Cheerios, pretzels, and a selection of nuts, which can be tailored to your liking.
The process is straightforward: mix the dry ingredients, coat them with the seasoned butter, and bake until crispy. The low baking temperature ensures that everything dries out nicely without burning, resulting in a crunchy snack that everyone will love. Stirring the mix every 30 minutes during baking is crucial to ensure even cooking.
Once out of the oven, a sprinkle of sea salt enhances the flavor, making it even more irresistible. This Chex Mix is not only great for holiday gifting but also perfect for parties or movie nights at home. Pack it into mason jars for a thoughtful homemade gift that can last up to two weeks. It’s a delightful way to share a bit of love and flavor with friends and family.
Recipe Details
Steps & Tips
In a bowl, add melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, dried parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika. Mix well.
In a large roasting pan, add rice Chex cereal, plain Cheerios, mini pretzels, small cheesy crackers, plain goldfish, pecans, and cashews.
Using clean hands, mix the ingredients together.
Pour the butter seasoning over the cereal mixture and coat everything well.
Preheat your oven to 250°F.
Tip: Preheat your oven to 250°F for even baking.
Gently mix everything with a large spoon to ensure even coating.
Spread half of the mixture onto a prepared baking sheet.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
After 30 minutes, stir the mix and spread it out evenly. Repeat after another 30 minutes.
Tip: Spread the mix out evenly to ensure it bakes crunchy.
Once baked, sprinkle sea salt over the warm Chex mix and stir.
Tip: Sprinkle sea salt after baking for extra flavor.
Tip: Allow the Chex mix to cool completely before storing.
Allow the Chex mix to cool completely in the pans before transferring to mason jars.
Tip: Store in mason jars with tight lids for freshness up to 2 weeks.
Ingredients
Ingredient: Nuts
→ Substitution: Seeds like pumpkin or sunflower seeds
Nutrition
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Interesting Tidbits
- •Chex Mix can be customized with your favorite cereals and nuts.
- •Baking at a low temperature helps achieve a crunchy texture.
- •Seasoning can be adjusted based on personal taste preferences.
- •Allowing the mix to cool completely before storing helps maintain its crunch.
