Mom’s Chex Mix
Description: This is the recipe my grandmother used. My mom was making it for me long before you could buy it in the store.
Cook Time: 2 hours
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours and 10 minutes
Recipe Category: Lunch/Snacks
Keywords: Weeknight, For Large Groups, < 4 Hours, Easy
Aggregated Rating: 4.5
Review Count: 6
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 770.7
- Fat Content: 31.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 4.4g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 1517.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 114.6g
- Fiber Content: 10.9g
- Sugar Content: 11.5g
- Protein Content: 17g
Servings: 16
Ingredients:
- 12 cups croutons
- 12 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 24 tsp seasoning salt
- 10 1/2 cups mixed nuts
- 16 1/2 cups bite-sized pretzels
- 1 cup butter
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 4 cups bite-sized cereal squares (like Chex)
- 1 cup mini breadsticks
- 1 cup bagel chips
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C).
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Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large wok or casserole dish, mix together the croutons, mixed nuts, bite-sized pretzels, bite-sized cereal squares, mini breadsticks, and bagel chips.
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Mix Seasoning: In a separate bowl, combine the Worcestershire sauce, seasoning salt, melted butter, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
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Coat Dry Ingredients: Pour the seasoning mixture evenly over the dry ingredients in the wok or casserole dish. Use a spatula or spoon to gently toss and coat all the ingredients thoroughly.
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Bake: Place the wok or casserole dish in the preheated oven. Bake for 2 hours, stirring occasionally every 30 minutes to ensure even cooking and coating of the ingredients.
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Cool and Serve: Once baked, remove the Chex Mix from the oven and allow it to cool completely. Once cooled, transfer to serving bowls or an airtight container for storage.
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Enjoy: Serve your Mom’s Chex Mix as a delicious snack for any occasion! It’s perfect for parties, game nights, or simply munching on during movie time. 🎉🥨🍿
This recipe yields a large batch, making it ideal for sharing with family and friends. The combination of savory croutons, crunchy nuts, and flavorful seasoning creates a snack that’s irresistible and nostalgic, just like the one your mom used to make. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to enjoy a homemade treat that’s sure to become a favorite in your household!
