Original Chex Party Mix

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This 1970s-style Chex party mix recipe still tastes great after all these years! 

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
24
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings

  • 3 cups Corn Chex® cereal

  • 3 cups Rice Chex® cereal

  • 3 cups Wheat Chex® cereal

  • 1 cup mixed nuts

  • 1 cup bite-size pretzels

  • 1 cup garlic-flavor bite-size bagel chips or regular-size bagel chips, broken into 1-inch pieces

  • 6 tablespoons butter

  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 ½ teaspoons seasoned salt

  • ¾ teaspoon garlic powder

  • ½ teaspoon onion powder

Directions

  1. Combine cereals, nuts, pretzels, and bagel chips in a large microwave-safe bowl; set aside.

    Dry ingredients mixed together in a large bowl.

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  2. Microwave butter in a small microwave-safe bowl, uncovered, on High until melted; stir in Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. Pour over cereal mixture; stir until evenly coated.

    Wet ingredients mixed together in a small bowl.

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    Mixture poured over all dry ingredients and stirred until evenly coated.

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  3. Microwave, uncovered, on High for 5 to 6 minutes, thoroughly stirring every 2 minutes. Spread on paper towels to cool. Store in an airtight container.

    Mixture poured out on a baking sheet to dry and cool.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

146 Calories
7g Fat
19g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 146
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 13%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 365mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate 19g 7%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 9mg 1%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 84mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.