Chex Mix

Classic Chex Mix seems to be a staple from everyone’s childhood. A salty, crunchy, addictive snack that’s awesome for treat bags, on-the-go, and for parties. I love the classic version best, but Taco Chex Mix is right up there too!

Why we love the original

Raise your hand if you remember your mom pulling a cookie sheet full of salty, delicious Chex Mix out of the oven! I know I do. It’s one of those recipes that everyone knows how to make, even the kids. I used to help my mom mix everything together and spread it onto the baking sheet.

This is the original Chex Mix recipe that I would read aloud to my mom from the back of the cereal box. Kids and adults alike love it. Football watch parties wouldn’t be complete without a big bowl sitting on the food table. It’s an awesome snack to pack in school lunches too. In fact, my daughter likes my Dill Pickle Chex Mix best!

Ingredients you will need:

Everyone knows how to make this, but most don’t have it memorized. So print it off and tape to the inside of your kitchen cabinet!

Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.

• A combination of Corn Chex, Rice Chex, and Wheat Chex cereals are used, but you can use just your favorite if you want!
• The original recipes calls for mixed nuts, but peanuts by themselves are fine too.
• I usually use bite-size pretzel twists, but pretzel sticks are a common substitution.
• Some people say the garlic-flavor bite-size bagel chips are their favorite part!
• Unsalted or salted butter is fine as is margarine.
• For the seasonings you’ll beed Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, garlic powder, and onion powder.

Helpful kitchen tools:

• bag holders
• Cookie sheet
• Bowls
• Spatula

How to Make Chex Mix

These step by step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this recipe. Please scroll down to simply print out the recipe!

This is the fun part! If you have kids, this is one of those recipes they can totally help with. These bag holders come in super handy, especially if you are making individual bags for snacks. They can be adjusted from small to large bags as well!

I’m giving you the oven method and the microwave method, but the mixing instructions are the same for both. Just be sure to use microwave safe bowls if using that method.

1. In large bowl, mix cereals, nuts, pretzels and bagel chips; set aside.

1. In small bowl, microwave butter uncovered on high about 40 seconds or until melted.

1. Stir in seasonings and Worcestershire sauce.

1. Pour over cereal mixture; stir until evenly coated.

In the Oven

Preheat oven to 250 F. Put cereal and seasoning mixture into ungreased baking sheet and bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Spread on paper towels to cool, about 15 minutes.

In the Microwave

Microwave uncovered on High 5 to 6 minutes, thoroughly stirring every 2 minutes. Spread on paper towels to cool. Store in airtight container.

Chex Mix is a classic family favorite around here. Everyone loves it and it’s great for any time of the year. Whether it’s on your Christmas appetizer table or served as a snack at your backyard barbecue!

More Fun Snacks

• Try one of my delicious popcorn seasonings on your Chex Mix!
• Maybe popcorn is your thing, if so you’ll love our homemade kettle corn recipe!
• If you need something sweet to go with this, try my popcorn chocolate bark.
• And for the pretzel lovers, here’s a recipe for sweet and salty pretzels, perfect for gift giving.
• Try our air fryer pretzel bites for a hot snack!