Author: Susanne at dishwithme.com
Photography: Susanne at dishwithme.com
This Ultimate Chex Mix really is the ultimate! It’s so tasty. This wonderful mixture takes only a few minutes to toss together. It does take an hour to bake, but that is unattended time, so you don’t have to be in the kitchen all that time. It really is easy peasy.
This mixture is a great movie time snack, and, also, a great snack to take to work or school. Oooh, they might be nice for a picnic, too!
HELPFUL HINTS FOR THE ULTIMATE CHEX MIX
Many people use wheat Chex when making Chex mix. I don’t use it, because for some odd reason, the wheat Chex seem to absorb too much of the seasoning. I just don’t like it, but if you do, then toss them in.
Feel free to exchange ingredients for something you prefer, BUT, keep in mind the additions still need to equal about 12 cups, otherwise you will need to adjust the butter and seasonings.
Since I use pretzel sticks, I break them in half.
GROCERY LIST
- Corn Chex
- Rice Chex
- Oatmeal squares – I used Quaker – brown sugar flavor
- Cheese-its – white cheddar flavor
- Rye chips – I used Gardetto’s
- Pretzels – I use Synder’s of Hanover Twisted pretzel sticks in the “seasoned” flavor
- Butter – real butter ALWAYS
- Worcestershire sauce
- Seasoned salt – I use Lawry’s
- Granulated onion powder
- Granulated garlic powder
LINKS TO OTHER RECIPES
You’ve got the savory snack covered, so if you you’re wanting a little something sweet, try this delicious PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE.
And for dinner, you might love this recipe for SHISH KABOBS.
And, of course, for the shish kabobs, you will need my recipe for TERIYAKI SAUCE, which is super easy, btw!
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LINKS TO PRODUCTS USED
You will need a baking sheet, a large and small bowl, and measuring cups and spoons for this recipe.
Equipment
- 1 Sheet Tray
- Large bowl
- Small bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 3 cups Corn Chex cereal
- 3 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1 cup Oatmeal squared brown sugar flavor
- 1 cup Cheese-its white cheddar flavor
- 2 cups Rye chips
- 1 cup Pretzels I use seasoned flavor Snyder's of Hanover
- 1 cup Mixed nuts I toss in some extra cashews and peanuts
- 1 1/2 sticks Real butter
- 3 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2.5 teaspoons Seasoned salt I use Lawrey's
- 1.5 teaspoons Granulated onion powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Granulated garlic powder
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 250℉.
- Line a baking tray with aluminum foil. I use 3 sheets and cover all edges.
- In a humongous bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Toss.
- Spread the cereal/cracker mixture out evenly onto the lined baking tray.
- In a small bowl, melt the butter
- To the butter add, the Worcestershire sauce, Lawry's seasoned salt, garlic powder and onion powder. Mix well
- Drizzle the seasoned butter mixture over the cereal mixture. Then get in their with your hands and gently toss the mixture repeatedly until the mixture is evenly coated.
- Place into a pre-heated 250℉ oven for 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes, remove the baking tray from the oven, stir the mixture and return to the oven.
- The entire baking process with take 1 hour. So, you will bake 15 minutes, stir, bake 15 minutes, stir, bake 15 minutes, stir, bake 15 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool before storing.
- Can be saved in any airtight container, or a zippered bag.
- Oh, and, as mentioned, I often make a double batch!