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Homemade Chex Mix Recipe

Homemade Chex Mix Recipe

This Homemade Chex Mix Recipe is the ultimate snack for any occasion! Perfect for game days, movie nights, or casual gatherings, this easy-to-make mix combines crunchy textures and bold flavors. With a buttery base that’s lightly spiced and enhanced by ranch dressing mix, it’s a delightful treat that everyone will devour.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 5 cups corn chex
  • 3 cups mini pretzels
  • 3 cups oyster crackers
  • 3 cups cheez-it crackers
  • 2 cups goldfish crackers
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter (melted)
  • 2 (1 oz) packets ranch dressing mix (the powder packets)
  • 4 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 225°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together melted butter, ranch dressing mix, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne pepper.
  3. In a large bowl, combine Corn Chex, mini pretzels, oyster crackers, Cheez-Its, and Goldfish. Pour the butter mixture over and toss to coat evenly.
  4. Spread the mixture on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes.
  • Author: Natalia
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (50g)
  • Calories: 230
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 360mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 29g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: Use fresh ingredients for optimal flavor. Adjust cayenne pepper based on heat preference; omit for a milder mix. Store leftovers in an airtight container to maintain crunch.