Chex

The Original Chex Party Mix

Name: The Original Chex Party Mix
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 24 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 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, broken in half; 6 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt; 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Adapted from the original Chex Chex Cereal Box packaging. Back of the Bag is not affiliated with Chex.

"The snack mix that built the holidays."

Prep 10 min Cook 15 min 24 servings

The Story

First printed on the Chex cereal box in 1952 by Ralston Purina, the Original Chex Party Mix has been the unofficial sound of a cocktail party — and a long car ride — for over seventy years.

From the back of Chex Cereal Box — since 1952

Ingredients

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, broken in half
6 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Directions

1
In a large microwavable bowl, mix the cereals, nuts, pretzels, and bagel chips. Set aside.
2
In a small microwavable bowl, microwave butter uncovered on High about 40 seconds, or until melted. Stir in seasonings. Pour over cereal mixture; stir until evenly coated.
3
Microwave uncovered on High 5 to 6 minutes, thoroughly stirring every 2 minutes. Spread on paper towels to cool, about 15 minutes. Store in an airtight container.