Description
This Cheese Chex Mix is a savory and crunchy snack blend featuring Chex cereal, Goldfish crackers, mini pretzels, Cheez-Its, Bugles, and peanuts, all coated in a buttery, cheesy seasoning that’s baked to perfection. Ideal for parties, game days, or a flavorful anytime treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 7 cups Chex Cereal
- 2 cups Goldfish Crackers
- 2 cups Mini Pretzels
- 2 cups Cheez-Its
- 2 cups Bugles
- 1 cup peanuts
Seasoning Mix
- 8 Tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup cheese powder (popcorn seasoning)
- 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
- 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 250°F (about 120°C) and prepare two large baking sheets by lining them with foil, parchment paper, or silicone liners to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Combine Snack Mix: In a large mixing bowl, add the Chex cereal, Goldfish crackers, mini pretzels, Cheez-Its, Bugles, and peanuts. Stir gently to combine all the dry ingredients evenly.
- Prepare Seasoning: In a separate bowl, melt the butter. Once melted, add the cheese powder, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, and garlic powder. Stir vigorously until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Coat the Snacks: Pour the melted butter and seasoning mixture over the cereal and snack mixture. Toss thoroughly to ensure every piece is evenly coated with the flavorful cheese seasoning.
- Spread on Baking Sheets: Divide the coated snack mixture evenly between the two prepared baking sheets, spreading it out into a single, even layer for uniform baking.
- Bake: Place the trays in the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes. Every 15 minutes, take out the trays and stir the mixture to promote even cooking and prevent burning.
- Cool and Serve: Once baked, remove the snack mix from the oven and allow it to cool completely on the trays. This helps the coating to set and ensures a crunchy texture. Serve at room temperature.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper or smoked paprika to the seasoning mix.
- Store cooled mix in an airtight container to maintain freshness and crunch for up to a week.
- If unable to find cheese popcorn seasoning, finely grated Parmesan combined with a bit of paprika and salt works as a substitute.
- Ensure even stirring during baking to avoid burning and achieve a consistent texture throughout.
- This recipe can be customized with your favorite snack mix additions such as other crackers or nuts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Cheese Chex Mix, snack mix, cheesy snack, party snack, baked snack mix, Chex cereal recipe
