Chex Mix Recipes

[Lanshark]

Do you follow the recipe on the box or do you have any interesting variations?

 

[pattyT]

variation she calls 'Good White S**T'

melt white chocolate bark

she spreads out wax paper all over her counter then puts a bunch of chex, pretzels, peanuts, m-n-m's and raisins mixed all over it -
then pours the melted chocolate all over it - lets it cool
cracks it all up -
puts it in containers and YUMMY TREAT!

 

[RumpleMom]

I have noticed the Chex recipe says 'Original Chex Recipe' but I don't remember the bagel chips in it from when I was a kid.

So obviously, I don't use the bagel chips. I use peanuts, instead of mixed nuts and I put in a cup of Cheerios. I use stick pretzels which I break in half. We like it really tasty, so I triple the seasonings.

 

[piratesmate]

I usually use one of their recipes - but I never make anything exactly as the recipe says since I'm always out of something. We like the "original" best - although I always cut the butter by 2/3 & use an equal amount of olive oil. I only use garlic powder & sometimes no-salt seasoning if I have it. I "measure" the garlic & Worcestershire with a heavy hand. (We like it spicy!) I also have a couple others that I do for gifts or to take to parties.

Chex Muddy Buddies

1 tsp vanilla
½ c peanut butter
1½ c powdered sugar
½ pkg chocolate chips - 6 oz
4 Tbl butter
4 Tbl oil
9 c Chex
Microwave chocolate chips, peanut butter, oil & butter in a one qt. bowl, uncovered on High for 1 minute; stir. Microwave 30 seconds longer until mixture can be stirred smooth. Stir in vanilla. Pour mixture over cereal; stir until coated. Pour in large Zip-Lock bag, add sugar & seal bag; shake until coated. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in refrigerator. Reduced fat recipe: Omit butter & vanilla.

Maple Nut Party Mix

4 Tbl butter
4 Tbl oil
1/3 c brown sugar
2 tsp maple extract or pancake syrup
8 c Chex cereal (any variety)
1 c honey roasted cashews & peanuts

Heat oven to 225. Melt butter in large roasting pan. Stir in brown sugar & maple extract. Gradually stir in cereal & nuts, stirring until evenly coated. Bake 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Spread on waxed paper to cool.

Microwave directions:
In large bowl, melt butter on High 30 - 45 seconds. Stir in brown sugar & maple extract. Gradually add cereals & nuts, stirring until all pieces are evenly coated. Microwave on High 6 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes.

Party Mix Con Queso

4 Tbl butter
4 Tbl oil
1 pkg dry Taco seasoning
2 2/3 c Corn Chex cereal
2 2/3 c Wheat Chex cereal
2 2/3 c Rice Chex cereal
2 c cheddar cheese crackers
2 c nacho cheese tortilla chips
2 Tbl grated American cheese

Heat oven to 250. Melt butter in large roasting pan. Stir in seasoning mix. Gradually stir in cereal, crackers & chips, stirring until evenly coated. Bake 30 minutes, stirring after 15 minutes. Add cheese & stir; bake an additional 15 minutes. Spread on paper towels to cool. (or put in clean, brown paper bag) Store in airtight container.
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Microwave directions:
In large bowl, melt butter on High 1 minute. Stir in seasoning mix. Gradually add cereal, crackers & chips, stirring until evenly coated. Microwave on High 6 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes. Stir in cheese & spread on towel to cool.

Teriyaki Mix
3 Tbl margarine
3 Tbl soy sauce
3 Tbl brown sugar
1 tsp ginger
½ tsp garlic powder
7 c Chex or Crispix
1 c raisins
1/2 c slivered almonds
1/4 c sesame seeds

Melt margarine. Combine with soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger & garlic. Pour over cereal, raisins, nuts & seeds. Bake at 250 for 45 minutes. Stir every 15 minutes. Spread on paper towels to cool - or in clean brown paper bag. Store in airtight container. In microwave, cook on High for 6 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes.

Pizza Party Mix

4 tsp parsley flakes
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp paprika
2 Tbl olive oil
4 c Corn Chex
4 c Rice Chex
1½ tsp Italian seasoning
1½ tsp seasoned salt
2 Tbl tomato paste
3 Tbl blue cheese dressing
1/8 tsp liquid smoke
2 Tbl Parmesan cheese
1 Tbl powdered buttermilk

Heat oven to 250. In small bowl, combine parsley, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder & paprika. In large roasting pan combine seasoned slat, salad dressing, tomato paste, oil & liquid smoke. Gradually add cereals, stirring until all pieces are evenly coated. Add seasoning mixture, stirring thoroughly. Bake 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Sprinkle cheese blend and then buttermilk over cereal; mix well. Spread on paper towels to cool. (or put in clean, brown paper bag) Store in airtight container.

Microwave directions:
Same as oven, but microwave on High for 6 minutes, thoroughly stirring every 2 minutes.

 

[Lanshark]

These sound great!