Crunchy & Flavorful Oven-Baked Chex Mix
This oven-baked Chex Mix recipe is the perfect combination of crispy, salty, and savory flavors. Slow-baking ensures an even toast, deepens the seasonings, and keeps every bite deliciously crunchy. Perfect for parties, road trips, or a simple snack at home, this recipe is easy to customize and packed with irresistible flavors. Follow this simple guide to create the ultimate homemade Chex Mix!
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Microwave-safe bowl (for melting butter)
- Baking sheet or roasting pan
- Parchment paper
- Spatula or wooden spoon
Ingredients
- Chex Mix Base:
- 3 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 3 cups Corn Chex cereal
- 3 cups Wheat Chex cereal
- 2 cups mini pretzels
- 1 cup bagel chips broken into pieces
- 1 cup mixed nuts peanuts, cashews, or almonds
- Seasoning Blend:
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 ½ tsp seasoned salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika optional, for a smoky kick
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper optional, for heat
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C).
- Line a large baking sheet or roasting pan with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine Rice Chex, Corn Chex, Wheat Chex, pretzels, bagel chips, and nuts.
- Prepare the Seasoning Blend:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter in 20-second intervals until fully melted.
- Stir in Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper until well combined.
- Coat the Chex Mix:
- Slowly pour the butter mixture over the dry ingredients, stirring constantly to ensure even coating.
- Use a spatula or your hands to gently mix everything together.
- Bake the Chex Mix:
- Spread the mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even toasting.
- Cool & Store:
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely on the baking sheet.
- Once cooled, transfer to an airtight container or zip-top bags for storage.
Notes
Sweet & Salty Twist: Add M&Ms, chocolate chips, or caramel-coated nuts after baking.
Spicy Version: Increase the cayenne pepper or add a few dashes of hot sauce to the butter mixture.
Gluten-Free Option: Use gluten-free pretzels and gluten-free Chex cereals.
Nut-Free Variation: Omit nuts and replace with roasted chickpeas or sunflower seeds.
Spicy Version: Increase the cayenne pepper or add a few dashes of hot sauce to the butter mixture.
Gluten-Free Option: Use gluten-free pretzels and gluten-free Chex cereals.
Nut-Free Variation: Omit nuts and replace with roasted chickpeas or sunflower seeds.