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Oven-Baked Chex Mix with Pretzels and Nuts in a Festive Bowl

Ultimate Oven-Baked Chex Mix Recipe: A Crunchy, Homemade Party Snack

This oven-baked Chex Mix recipe combines three types of crunchy cereal, savory seasonings, and delicious mix-ins like pretzels and nuts. Perfect for parties, holiday gifts, or an anytime snack, this mix bakes to golden perfection in just an hour, filling your home with an irresistible aroma.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cups 1x

Ingredients

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  • 6 tablespoons butter (unsalted)
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 ½ teaspoons seasoned salt
  • ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 3 cups Corn Chex cereal
  • 3 cups Rice Chex cereal
  • 3 cups Wheat Chex cereal
  • 1 cup mixed nuts (optional)
  • 1 cup pretzel twists or sticks
  • 1 cup bagel chips (broken into smaller pieces)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C).
  2. Melt Butter and Add Seasonings: Melt the butter in a large roasting pan in the oven. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, garlic powder, and onion powder until combined.
  3. Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cereals, pretzels, bagel chips, and nuts. Gradually pour the seasoning mixture over the dry ingredients, stirring continuously to ensure an even coating.
  4. Bake the Chex Mix: Spread the mix evenly in the roasting pan. Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes to prevent burning and ensure even crisping.
  5. Cool and Serve: Spread the finished mix on parchment paper or paper towels to cool completely before serving or storing.

Notes

  • Substitutions: For a gluten-free version, skip the Wheat Chex and replace bagel chips with gluten-free crackers.
  • Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks. You can also freeze Chex Mix for up to 3 months.
  • Sweet Twist: For a sweet and salty mix, add chocolate candies or caramel-coated popcorn after the mix cools.
  • Author: Emily Marano
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Oven-Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 220 kcal
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Carbohydrates: 26g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

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