By Becky Hardin
Published Dec 16, 2023
This homemade Chex Mix Recipe is something my Mom has been making since I was a little kid. It’s the best party mix! It doesn’t get better than this mix of cereal, nuts, pretzels, and all that spice! A little bit sweet and a little bit spicy. It’s perfect for Christmas, tailgating, Summer BBQs, and every day in between.
Why We Love This Homemade Chex Mix Recipe
This recipe has been in my family for years and years. My mom, Susie , knows how to make a goooooood party mix. I like to call it the best Chex mix recipe ever. It is really, really good… addicting, actually (ask my dad– he always gets to it first and takes all of the cashews). Bottom line is you will love this Chex party mix.
Once I show you how to make Chex mix at home, you’ll never eat store-bought stuff again. You won’t need to! It’s so easy, basically hands-off, and so much tastier too. Try it to believe it!
Variations on Christmas Chex Mix
We love this recipe as is, but you can also add in more extras, even something sweet like m&ms! That would make it more of a trail mix, but it would still be utterly delicious.
Play with the recipe and make it your own. Like I said, this party mix recipe will make you famous!
How to Store and Reheat
Properly stored in an airtight container, this homemade Chex Mix recipe should keep for 4-6 weeks. Just be sure to fully seal the container each and every time.
How to Freeze
This party mix recipe is perfect for making ahead in bulk, freezing, and then enjoying whenever you want. It’s also great for homemade gifts! It’ll keep in freezer-friendly bags for 4-6 months. No need to thaw!
Serving Suggestions
Serve this tasty Chex party mix with other snack mixes, like homemade Gardetto’s , puppy chow , or trail mix ! Or put out some classic apps, like mini cheese ball bites , sausage balls , veggie dip , or pigs in a blanket .
More Chex Mix Recipes To Try
- BBQ Chex Mix
- Crockpot Chex Mix
- Halloween Chex Mix
5-Star Review
“Wow yummy recipe, thanks for sharing it. I watch football with this recipe and True Elements Party Mix as a yummy party option and they are really tasty and healthy. This party mix made my football party hit!” -Riya
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 3 cups Crispix cereal
- ▢ 3 cups Rice Chex cereal
- ▢ 3 cups Honey Chex cereal
- ▢ 1 cup Cheerios cereal
- ▢ 1 cup Honey Nut Cheerios cereal
- ▢ 1 cup Pretzel Goldfish
- ▢ 2-3 cups whole cashews
- ▢ ¾ cup unsalted butter
- ▢ 3 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
- ▢ 1½ teaspoons seasoning salt
- ▢ 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper or to taste (optional)
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet or lasagna pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- Combine all cereals, pretzels, and nuts in a large bowl. 3 cups Crispix cereal, 3 cups Rice Chex cereal, 3 cups Honey Chex cereal, 1 cup Cheerios cereal, 1 cup Honey Nut Cheerios cereal, 1 cup Pretzel Goldfish, 2-3 cups whole cashews
- In a medium saucepan set over low heat, melt the butter. Add the Worcestershire sauce and seasoning salt (and cayenne if using) and mix well. ¾ cup unsalted butter, 3 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce, 1½ teaspoons seasoning salt, 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- Pour the butter mixture over the cereal and gently stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Spread the cereal onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes – stirring every 15 minutes until it turns a little golden.
- Pour out onto aluminum foil and let cool completely.
Becky’s Tips
- Feel free to switch up the cereals and add other fun snacks to make it your own.
- I always make a double batch then freeze half to have ready for Christmas. ENJOY!!
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Chex Mix Step by Step
Combine the Cereals: Preheat oven to 250°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet or lasagna pan with parchment paper and set aside. Combine 3 cups of Crispix cereal, 3 cups of Rice Chex cereal, 3 cups of Honey Chex cereal, 1 cup of Cheerios cereal, 1 cup of Honey Nut Cheerios cereal, 1 cup of Pretzel Goldfish, and 2-3 cups of whole cashews in a large bowl.
Make the Sauce: In a medium saucepan set over low heat, melt ¾ cup of unsalted butter. Add 3 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce and 1½ teaspoons of seasoning salt (and 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper if using) and mix well.
Stir the Snack Mix: Pour the butter mixture over the cereal and gently stir until everything is evenly coated.
Bake the Snack Mix: Spread the cereal onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 45-60 minutes – stirring every 15 minutes until it turns a little golden.
Cool and Serve: Pour out onto aluminum foil and let cool completely before serving in a large bowl.
Chex Mix Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 cups Crispix cereal
- 3 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 3 cups Honey Chex cereal
- 1 cup Cheerios cereal
- 1 cup Honey Nut Cheerios cereal
- 1 cup Pretzel Goldfish
- 2-3 cups whole cashews
- ¾ cup unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
- 1½ teaspoons seasoning salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper or to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet or lasagna pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- Combine all cereals, pretzels, and nuts in a large bowl. 3 cups Crispix cereal, 3 cups Rice Chex cereal, 3 cups Honey Chex cereal, 1 cup Cheerios cereal, 1 cup Honey Nut Cheerios cereal, 1 cup Pretzel Goldfish, 2-3 cups whole cashews
- In a medium saucepan set over low heat, melt the butter. Add the Worcestershire sauce and seasoning salt (and cayenne if using) and mix well. ¾ cup unsalted butter, 3 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce, 1½ teaspoons seasoning salt, 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- Pour the butter mixture over the cereal and gently stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Spread the cereal onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes - stirring every 15 minutes until it turns a little golden.
- Pour out onto aluminum foil and let cool completely.
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Notes
- Feel free to switch up the cereals and add other fun snacks to make it your own.
- I always make a double batch then freeze half to have ready for Christmas. ENJOY!!
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
