Description

There’s nothing better than a homemade Chex Mix recipe baked in the oven—it’s crunchy, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion! This easy oven-baked version delivers a deep-roasted flavor, crisp texture, and perfectly seasoned bite. Whether for a game day snack, holiday party, or movie night, this mix is a crowd favorite

Ingredients

Scale

Base Ingredients:

3 cups Corn Chex
3 cups Rice Chex
3 cups Wheat Chex
2 cups mini pretzels
1 cup bagel chips or rye crisps
1 cup mixed nuts (peanuts, cashews, or almonds)

Seasoned Butter Sauce:

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3 tablespoons BBQ sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 ½ teaspoons seasoned salt
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Optional Add-Ins:

Cheese crackers
Popcorn
Parmesan cheese (sprinkle after baking)
Honey-roasted nuts

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C).
Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine Corn Chex, Rice Chex, Wheat Chex, pretzels, bagel chips, and nuts.
Prepare the butter sauce: Melt butter, then stir in BBQ sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, seasoned salt, paprika, and cayenne.
Coat the mix: Drizzle the butter sauce over the dry ingredients while gently stirring to evenly coat.
Bake: Spread the mix onto a large baking sheet in an even layer. Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
Cool and store: Let the mix cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

Notes

Spicier Version: Add extra cayenne or a few dashes of hot sauce.
Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free pretzels, bagel chips, and replace Wheat Chex with more Corn or Rice Chex.
Storage: Stays fresh for up to 3 weeks in an airtight container at room temperature.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: ½ cup
Calories: 140
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 250mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 1g

Keywords: Chex Mix, homemade snack, oven-baked, crunchy party mix, game-day snack