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The Best Homemade Snack Mix

Course Snacks, Sides, & Appetizers
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 461kcal
Author Kristine Underwood

Ingredients

  • 8 cups Chex cereal (I like to use a variety of whole wheat, corn, and rice in equal parts)
  • 1 1/2 cups mini pretzels
  • 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese crackers (Goldfish or Cheezits work great)
  • 1 cup peanuts (roasted and salted, optional)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 3 TBS Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tsp seasoned salt (I like to use Lawry's brand)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika (for an added kick, use cayenne pepper instead of paprika)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit and line a rimmed aluminum baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Pour Chex cereal, pretzels, cheese crackers and peanuts (if using) into a large bowl and stir to combine. Set aside.
  • In a medium sauce pan over medium heat, cook butter, Worcestershire sauce, season salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika, whisking occasionally, until the butter is fully melted.
  • Drizzle butter mixture over dry ingredients and toss with a wooden spoon to coat the mix evenly.
  • Carefully spread the snack mix onto the lined baking sheet in an even layer and bake for 60 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  • Let snack mix cool completely, then store in an airtight container for up to two week. Snack mix is best in the first 2-3 days and can be frozen (after cooling completely) for up to 3 months.
Notes
Substitutions: Substitute any of the following at a 1:1 ratio:
  • Nuts—Mixed nuts, pistachio, cashews, or macadamia are great choices.
  • Bagel Chips
  • Popcorn
  • Raisins
  • Spicy—Add 1-2 TBS Tabasco or hot sauce to the sauce mixture.
  • Cereal—You can really use whatever cereal you'd like.
 
Microwave Homemade Snack Mix: Mix dry ingredients as noted above. Add the butter, Worcestershire sauce, and seasons to a microwave safe bowl. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring every minute or two, until the butter is melted. Pour butter mixture over the dry ingredients and toss to coat evenly. Spread the snack mix evenly on a baking sheet and allow to cool before serving.
 
Crock-Pot Homemade Snack Mix: Add all ingredients to the crock of your slow cooker and cook for 2-3 hours on low, stirring every 45 minutes. Pour the snack mix onto a lined baking sheet to cool before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 461kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 1053mg | Potassium: 308mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 721IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 151mg | Iron: 14mg