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Savory Chex Mix

Sweet & Snacky

30 Dec

Bold and Irresistible, this version of oven baked Savory Chex Mix is coated in seasoned melted butter and then baked to crispy, spiced perfection!

Every family seems to have their own version of this delicious snack mix. This recipe for Savory Chex mix began with my husband’s Aunts but has had variations applied over the years. When the recipe arrived in our house it was changed it just a little more!

Chex Mix really doesn’t have to belong to any particular holiday. We enjoy this just as much in the summer as we do during the winter holiday season. A versatile snack food, it is savory and delicious, pretty easy to make, and most importantly, everyone likes it!

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Savory Chex Mix in a glass bowl.

How to Make Savory Chex Mix

Coated in seasoned melted butter and then baked to crispy, spiced perfection, this version of oven baked Savory Chex Mix is bold and irresistible!

Dry ingredients for Savory Chex Mix in a bowl.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a large baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.

In a large bowl combine Life cereal, cheerios, corn Chex cereal, pretzels and peanuts.

Melted butter and seasonings being whisked together for Savory Chex Mix.

In a small bowl, melt butter in the microwave. Add Worcestershire sauce, Cholula, paprika, garlic powder, liquid smoke and 1 tsp onion powder. Whisk to combine.

Butter mixture being poured over the dry ingredients for Savory Chex Mix.

Pour butter mixture over dry mixture.

Savory Chex Mix ready to bake!

Toss until well mixed and thoroughly coated.

Sprinkling garlic salt and onion powder over the mixture before baking.

Pour onto prepared baking sheet and spread it out so that it is in an even layer. Generously sprinkle with onion powder and garlic salt to your taste.

Close up of Savory Chex Mix ready to bake.

We are pretty generous here at our house with these two seasonings but it is really completely up to you as to how much you add. The garlic salt provides the only added salt to the mixture.

Savory Chex Mix in the oven on a baking sheet.

Bake for 12 minutes and then stir. Return to oven for 8 more minutes or until the Chex Mix becomes crispy.

Baked Savory Chex Mix cooling on a baking sheet (close up).

Allow to cool on the baking tray for an additional 5 minutes and then remove to a bowl and serve. So easy to make. This never lasts long. Enjoy!

Finished Savory Chex Mix, ready to eat.

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Savory Chex Mix

Bold and Irresistible, this version of oven baked Savory Chex Mix is coated in seasoned melted butter and then baked to crispy, spiced perfection!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 178kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Life cereal
  • 2 cups Cheerios cereal
  • 2 cups corn Chex cereal
  • 1 cup pretzels any kind
  • 1 cup salted dry roasted peanuts
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp Cholula or Tabasco
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp liquid smoke
  • 1 tsp onion powder plus more for sprinkling (to taste)
  • garlic salt for sprinkling to taste
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Line a large baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl combine Life cereal, cheerios, corn Chex cereal, pretzels and peanuts.
  • In a small bowl, melt butter in the microwave. Add Worcestershire sauce, Cholula, paprika, garlic powder, liquid smoke and 1 tsp onion powder. Whisk to combine.
  • Pour butter mixture over dry mixture. Toss until well mixed and thoroughly coated.
  • Pour onto prepared baking sheet and spread out evenly.
  • Generously sprinkle with onion powder and garlic salt.
  • Bake for 12 minutes and then stir and return to oven for 8 more minutes or until crispy.
  • Allow to cool for about 5 minutes before removing to bowl. Enjoy!

Nutrition *

Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 249mg | Potassium: 137mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 503IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 5mg
* The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator.
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  • Michelle Mundy

    As a busy working mom with kids on the go, I know how important it is to be able to make simple and delicious meals using everyday ingredients. The recipes shared here are family friendly with easy to understand step by step instructions. Tried and true, from our family to yours. Welcome to The Recipe Bandit! Click here to read more about me.

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  1. Elaine says

    December 27, 2018 at 12:29 am

    5 stars
    I always add those little gold fish crackers to my Chex Mix!

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    • The Bandit says

      December 27, 2018 at 11:01 pm

      5 stars
      Ohhh I bet that would be a great addition! Might have to try it. Thanks Elaine for the tip!

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