The BEST Chex Mix!

This Chex Mix is a blend of three types of Chex cereal, peanuts and pretzels tossed in a zesty butter sauce. It’s our favorite snack to munch on during the holidays or to bring to parties throughout the year. Once you start munching on it you won’t be able to stop!

Do you ever walk into a party or holiday gathering when there ISN’T a great snack mix? Of course not, right? Party mix is perfect for a light snack and it’s always a go-to when people want something to munch on. Chex mix great for parties, both for the kids and adults, and there are a ton of terrific recipes out there!

Well today, I’m serving up my BEST Chex Mix recipe! And I know you’re going to love it! It has everything you love in a great snack – salty and crunchy. It’s an easy recipe and everyone loves it! And if you’re looking for something sweet, then try out my muddy buddies recipe. But if you’re hungry and looking for the best and easiest salty Chex mix, then this is the recipe for you!

Why You’ll Homemade Chex Recipe

• You can make this tasty snack mix ahead of time! Prep time for parties just got so much easier.
• Chex mix is portable, so you can bring it anywhere. Pack it in lunches or serve it up as an after school snack.
• This is a great snack for all parties. It’s always a crowd hit, and it’s popular with kids and adults alike.

Ingredients for Chex Mix

• Butter – You can use salted butter or unsalted butter, both will work! Keep in mind that salted butter will make it a bit more challenging to control the salt level in your chex mix.
• Worcestershire sauce – The rich flavor of Worcestershire sauce is key to making the cereal mixture extra flavorful.
• Seasoned salt – Don’t use table salt, grab a tasty seasoned salt instead, I use the Lawry’s brand.
• Chex cereal – Grab all three kinds — corn Chex, rice Chex and wheat Chex.
• Peanuts – You could also use cashews, almonds, pistachios or a batch of mixed nuts.
• Pretzels – Feel free to use pretzel sticks or mini pretzel twists. Both will work great.

How to Make Chex Mix

1. Preheat your oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit before mixing the snack mix together.
2. Melt the butter and the pour it into a large bowl, along with the Worcestershire sauce and seasoning salt. Mix until thoroughly combined.
3. Add the three different types of Chex cereal, the peanuts, and the pretzels to the bowl. Use a silicone spatula to evenly the dry ingredients in the butter mixture.
4. Pour the Chex mix onto a baking sheet and place into the preheated oven. Bake for one hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
5. Once done, spread the hot snack mix onto paper towels to cool. After it is completely cooled, transfer to an airtight container for storage.

What Can I add to chex mix?

There are loads of different things that you can mix into homemade Chex mix! Here’s a few tasty options:

• M&Ms – Make sure to stir them in after it cools a bit at the end so they don’t melt!
• Cheerios
• Bagel chips
• Cheez It crackers
• Bugles
• Rye chips
• Cheetos
• Popcorn
• Goldfish crackers
• Garlic powder
• Tabasco
• Sesame sticks
• Mini breadsticks
• Any kind of nut (almonds, pistachios, cashews, etc.)

How to Store Chex Mix

Once this tasty snack mix is completely cool, transfer it to an airtight container or zip top plastic bag. It will last for up to two weeks, but tastes the best when enjoyed in the first 2-3 days.

Believe it or not, this Chex mix recipe is also freezer friendly. Cool the mixture completely then store in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. We recommend a hard sided container instead of a bag so it doesn’t get crushed in the freezer. Allow to thaw at room temperature before consuming.

Is it cheaper to buy Chex Mix or make your own?

While the cost may seem more expensive on the front-end, it is much cheaper to make your own Chex mix. You can make a much large batches, and a larger quantity of batches, when you make Chex mix yourself.

Does Chex Mix have MSG?

Certain flavors of the pre-packaged Chex mix you buy at the grocery store do contain MSG (monosodium glutamate). Many people are allergic or sensitive to this ingredients, which is all the more reason to make homemade Chex mix! Just be sure to use a seasoning salt that is free of MSG.

Once you try this recipe for the best Chex mix ever, you’ll never purchase it pre-packaged ever again!

More Great Snack Mix Recipes!

• This Honey Mustard Homemade Snack Mix is loaded with the most incredible flavor!
• Taco Chex Mix is totally drool-worthy. It’s a favorite recipe around here for sure.
• Make this Ranch Snack Mix when you’re craving that classic tangy flavor of ranch and something crunchy and salty.
• Looking for a sweet snack? This Caramel Chex Mix has your name on it!