This Chex Mix Recipe is loaded with crispy cereal, pretzels, cheese crackers, and nuts. The seasoned butter pulls everything together into a mix that is nothing short of addicting–the best Chex mix recipe!
Who doesn’t love a good snack mix?! This is our favorite savory Chex mix recipe, but if you’re feeling sweet, be sure to try this Sweet Chex Mix Recipe.
Chex Mix Recipe
We love a good snack recipe–and especially one you can take to a party and share! This snack mix is the perfect tailgating snack, holiday appetizer, or addition to a potluck/party table.
Oreo Balls or Muddy Buddies are typically my two “go-to” snacks to bring and share at a party. So, it was high time I found a savory snack to share. And this Chex Mix Recipe fits the bill–it’s deeply savory, perfectly salty, and ultra crunchy. It’s a huge favorite wherever I take it.
Not only is it always a hit, it’s also so easy to customize. You can make this mix exactly how you like it–in fact, we’ve got plenty of ways to change it up in the “variations” section entitled “Change Things Up” below.
Chex Mix Recipe FAQs
How do you make Chex mix not soggy?
This can happen if all the seasoning is poured in one section or not mixed well. Also, if the mix isn’t baked long enough, it can become soggy. In humid areas, package it in airtight containers as soon as it cools.
Is it cheaper to buy Chex mix or make your own?
The initial cost of buying all the ingredients for this mix might be surprising, but remember, you can make a lot of mix with this recipe, which makes it cheaper in the long run.
Is Chex mix corn or rice?
There are different varieties of Chex cereal—rice, wheat, and corn. This mix combines 3 cups of each, but you can use just one or two flavors if desired.
What Can I Add To Chex Mix?
- Cereal. We love the combination of the 3 types of Chex cereal (corn, wheat, and rice), but feel free to use just one variety. If you’d like to add in some other cereal, add in plain Cheerios.
- Cheese Crackers. Grab the brand or type of cheese crackers you like best, we love original Cheez-its here!
- Pretzels. Any small pretzel shape will work fine in this Chex Mix Recipe — small rods, miniature twists, or snaps.
- Nuts. We love the variety of a container of mixed nuts — all different kinds of nuts to add different flavors and textures. That said, you can use a single nut variety if desired. See “quick tip” box below.
- Seasoning Mix. More on this in the section below!
Quick Tip
We love roasted and lightly salted nuts best — more flavor without any extra effort on your part.
What is Chex Mix Seasoning Made Of?
- Butter. Grab unsalted so you can perfectly control the amount of salt–especially since we’re adding seasoned salt and Worcestershire sauce which is quite salty.
- Worcestershire sauce. This adds a nice seasoning and a deeply savory umami flavor. Yes, there’s a lot, but it adds so much!
- Seasoned salt. We like seasoned salt here for more dimension and flavor. It will leave you craving more and more of this Chex Mix Recipe!
- Garlic powder, onion powder, & paprika. Just a bit of these three seasonings and you’re given a wonderfully bold flavor.
Variations
Change Things Up!
- Make a Chex mix recipe sweet by adding a sugar-sweet syrup. This snack mix with a cinnamon-sugar coating plus yogurt-covered pretzels is unbelievably good! If you’d like to make this particular recipe, but sweet, use chocolate or vanilla Chex with graham cookie mix-ins and your favorite small candies or nuts (sugared nuts, M&Ms, dried cranberries, chocolate chips, marshmallows, coconut, etc.)
- Try a Chex mix recipe sweet and salty version by adding some sweet components to this salty version — add in some M&Ms, Reese’s Pieces, or candied nuts (like these candied pecans or candied walnuts).
- We love a good holiday Chex mix recipe — try our 4th of July Snack Mix for the 4th of July, Sugar Cookie Snack Mix or Hot Chocolate Snack Mix or Christmas Snack Mix for Christmas, Pumpkin Spice Snack Mix for Thanksgiving or Halloween, or this Valentine Snack Mix for Valentine’s Day.
- Make a spicy Chex Mix recipe by adding in some ground cayenne pepper to the seasoned butter mixture. Start slowly, a small amount can add a lot of heat! You can also add in Tabasco or another hot sauce to the butter mixture–start with 1 tablespoon and increase from there.
- Other components to add or replace: add in raisins, shredded coconut, Bagel chips, Rye chips, breadstick crackers, popped popcorn, Bugles, corn chips, a different type of nut, peanut or peanut butter M&Ms, etc.
Storage
Chex Mix Recipe Storage
This mix tastes best served within 2-3 days of making it, but it can be stored (at room temperature, in an air-tight container) for up to 2 weeks.
To freeze: pour completely cooled mix into airtight bags or containers and freeze for up to 3 months. Serve immediately once thawed.
Quick Tip
Use (this) 15×21 inch sheet pan to bake all of this snack mix on one tray. This massive sheet pan is a game changer–less dishes is always a win in my book!
More Easy Snack Recipes
- Trail Mix made five different ways!
- Fruit Dip only three ingredients
- Chocolate Fondue with lots of fun dipping ideas
- Pretzel Bites with a cheesy dipping sauce!
- Air Fryer Donuts made from biscuits–so easy!
Chex Mix Recipe
Equipment
- Sheet pan 15 x 21-inch, lined
Ingredients
- 3 cups corn Chex cereal
- 3 cups rice Chex cereal
- 3 cups wheat Chex cereal
- 1-1/2 cups cheese crackers
- 1-1/2 cups mini pretzel twists or snaps
- 1 cup mixed nuts
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1-1/4 teaspoons Lawry's seasoned salt
- 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Cayenne pepper or Tabasco sauce, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250℉. Set out a large 15 × 21-inch sheet pan or 2 smaller 11 x 17-inch sheet pans and line with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a very large bowl, add all the Chex cereal, cheese crackers, pretzels, and nuts. Toss to combine.
- In a separate bowl, combine the melted, but not hot, butter with Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. If desired, add cayenne pepper starting with 1/4 teaspoon and increase to taste, or Tabasco or hot sauce starting with 1 tablespoon and increase to taste.
- While gently mixing everything, very slowly drizzle the butter mixture over. Be sure to toss really well so the mixture is evenly covered with the seasoned butter.
- Spread the mixture on prepared pans making sure it's in an even layer and not piled. Bake for 1 hour, stirring and flipping the mix every 20 minutes. Spread in an even layer again after every stir/flip. Remove from the oven and let stand at room temperature until fully cooled before serving. Enjoy!
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Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I love this recipe. It has a bit more kick than some other chex mix recipes. I love the Cheez-its in the mix – great flavor. I didn’t have any unsalted butter so I reduced the Seasoned salt and added a bit more garlic, onion, and paprika. The volume of Worcestershire is perfect. I may try smoked paprika next time. Thanks!
Yay! So thrilled to hear this! Thanks so much Robin! 🙂