The BEST Chex Mix!
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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. It’s great for parties, 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! If you’re hungry and looking for the best and easiest, this is the recipe for you!!!
Why this recipe works:
- You can make it ahead of time.
- Perfect mix of salty and crunchy.
- Great for all parties.
- Portable so you can bring it anywhere, pack it in lunches or as an after school snack.
- It’s crunchy from baking it! Bake it. Take the time it’s so much better.

Ingredients Needed
- Butter
- Worcestershire Sauce
- Seasoned salt – Not table salt. I use the Lawry’s brand.
- Chex Cereal – Grab all three kinds including Corn, Rice and Wheat
- Peanuts – You could also use cashews, almonds, pistachios or a party mix
- Pretzels – We use pretzel rods, but mini pretzel twists are great, too.
Steps to Prepare
- Preheat the oven.
- Combine the butter, Worcestershire sauce and seasoning salt. Mix until combined.
- Add the remaining ingredients and toss to coat.
- Spread evenly on the baking pan.
- Bake for an hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Spread out on paper towels to cool. Store in an airtight container
Optional Add Ins
- 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
- Cheetos
- Popcorn
- Goldfish Crackers
- Garlic Powder
- Tabasco
Storage
Once it’s completely cooled store it in the a air tight container. It will last for up to two weeks, but tastes the best when enjoyed in the first 2-3 days.
It’s 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.
Expert Tips
- When stirring make sure to use a gently hand so you don’t end up with a bunch of broken cereal.
- Play around with the seasonings or even add garlic powder etc.
- Make sure to stir while baking so it doesn’t burn and scorch. This isn’t optional!
- Package it up in a festive tin and give it for gifts around the holidays.
- You can mix and match the cereals and add ins as long as you have about 10 cups of them total.

More great Snack Mix Recipes!
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Chex Mix
Ingredients
- 1/2 c. butter melted
- 1 1/2 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 1/4 tsp seasoned salt
- 2 2/3 c. corn chex cereal
- 2 2/3 c. rice chex cereal
- 2 2/3 c. wheat chex cereal
- 1 c. peanuts
- 1 c. pretzels
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.
- In a large mixing bowl combine butter, Worcestershire sauce and seasoned salt. Mix until combined. Add the rest of the ingredients and toss to coat.
- Spread evenly on 15” x 10” x 2” baking pan.
- Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Spread out on paper towel to cool. Stir in airtight container.
Tips
- 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
- Cheetos
- Popcorn
- Goldfish Crackers
- Garlic Powder
- Tabasco
- When stirring make sure to use a gently hand so you don’t end up with a bunch of broken cereal.
- Play around with the seasonings or even add garlic powder etc.
- Make sure to stir while baking so it doesn’t burn and scorch. This isn’t optional!
- Package it up in a festive tin and give it for gifts around the holidays.
- You can mix and match the cereals and add ins as long as you have about 10 cups of them total.
Shannon says
Is it salted or unsalted butter?
Catherine Hoffman says
My mother used to make this.. I never knew quite how she made it, now I can make it for my family. Thanks so much Julie and Merry Christmas.
Julie says
Perfect! I’m so glad you found the recipe. Enjoy and Merry Christmas to you!
Kathleen Duncan says
This is the exact recipe I have been using for years. I can’t quite make myself do the microwave version. It just seems wrong! I spend one day making batch after batch. You are right- everyone loves it.
Julie says
Awesome! It is such a great snack, I’m glad you love it too!
Melissa Howell says
Ha ha! “What is the brown stuff in Chex Mix?” The funny thing is, I usually don’t eat the brown stuff! But I LOVE the rest of it!
Joanie says
What a fantastic recipe. This snack mix makes an appearance at almost all of our family gatherings.
Julie Evink says
It’s one of our favorites!
Taryn says
Chex Mix is SO good. Thanks for the recipe!
Julie Evink says
So glad you enjoy it as much as us!
Janet says
We have always double the sauce for the Chex mix.
Julie Evink says
Great option too!
Patti Lounsbury says
Ummm, this recipe showed up at the Reese’s “OMG I want that dessert!” link in you email. I guess I am going on a treasure hunt.
Julie Evink says
Here you go! https://www.julieseatsandtreats.com/reeses-heavenly-peanut-butter-trifle/
Malinda Linnebur says
The holidays aren’t complete without a big bowl of homemade chex mix!!
Danielle Green says
There is no better comfort snack in the world than Chex Mix!
Patti says
We use Stacey’s Everything Bagel chips instead of pretzels. For an extra sweet treat, the last 5 mins, add M&M’s. Finish per instructions.
We have used sirracha sauce in with the Worcestershire Sauce, when NOT giving to the kids.
Merry Christmas!!
Julie Evink says
Great additions!
DeAnn says
We love Chex Mix. I make it in the microwave. Can be same recipe.. but I always adjust mine.
Cut back on salt and more garlic and hot sauce. We like spicy..
I have used Cajun spice oh that was a good batch!
To cook in microwave.. LARGE bowl.
mix everything together
cook 2 min stir
cook 2 min stir
cook 2 min stir
spread out to cool
Julie Evink says
Great option!
Gail says
Glad to see a microwave option for chex mix!