The Original Chex® Party Mix
- Source
- Chex.com printout, 1/26/2005
- Serves
- 12 cups (2 qt)
- Cook
- 1 hour
The Original Chex Party Mix has been a hit for almost half a century. Generations of kids have grown up looking forward to it at the holidays and any other time it was around.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mixed nuts
- 1 cup pretzels
- 1 cup garlic-flavor bite-size bagel chips or regular-size bagel chips, broken into 1-inch pieces
- 3 cups Corn Chex® cereal
- 3 cups Rice Chex® cereal
- 3 cups Wheat Chex® cereal
- 6 tablespoons margarine or butter* (do not use spread or tub products)
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 3/4 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Steps
- Heat oven to 250°F. Melt margarine in large roasting pan in oven. Stir in seasonings.
- Gradually stir in remaining ingredients until evenly coated.
- Bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Spread on paper towels to cool. Store in airtight container. Makes 12 cups snack.
Notes
Microwave Directions: Melt margarine in large microwavable bowl uncovered on High. Stir in seasonings. Gradually stir in remaining ingredients until evenly coated. Microwave uncovered on High 5 to 6 minutes, thoroughly stirring every 2 minutes. Spread on paper towels to cool. Store in airtight container.
1 serving (1/2 cup): 130 calories (70 calories from fat); 8 g fat (1.5g saturated); 0 mg cholesterol; 340 mg sodium; 14 g carbohydrate (1 g fiber); 2g protein.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): No changes.