Description
This Roasting Pan Chex Mix is a crunchy, savory snack mix perfect for gatherings or casual snacking. Made with a combination of Corn and Rice Chex, pretzels, bagel chips, peanuts, and cashews, all coated in a flavorful butter and Worcestershire sauce mixture, then slow roasted to perfection for a crispy texture and enhanced flavors.
Ingredients
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Butter Mixture
- 6 Tbsp butter, melted
- 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp seasoned salt
- ¾ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
Snack Mix
- 3 cups Corn Squares (Chex)
- 3 cups Rice Squares (Chex)
- 1 cup pretzels
- 1 cup bagel chips, broken into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup peanuts
- 1 cup cashews
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 250°F (120°C) to prepare for slow roasting the snack mix.
- Prepare Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, garlic powder, and onion powder until the ingredients are fully combined, creating a flavorful coating.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large roasting pan, add the Corn Squares, Rice Squares, pretzels, broken bagel chips, peanuts, and cashews, mixing them thoroughly.
- Coat the Mix: Pour the prepared butter mixture evenly over the ingredients in the roasting pan, stirring well to ensure that every piece is coated with the buttery seasoning.
- Bake: Place the roasting pan into the preheated oven and bake for 2 hours. Stir the mixture every 20 minutes to promote even toasting and prevent burning, allowing the flavors to meld and the mix to become crispy.
- Cool and Enjoy: Once baking is complete, remove the pan from the oven and allow the Chex mix to cool completely. Store the cooled mix in an airtight container for maximum freshness and enjoy as a crunchy, flavorful snack.
Notes
- Stirring every 20 minutes during baking is crucial to ensure even toasting and prevent any burning.
- Let the mix cool completely before storing to maintain its crunchiness.
- This recipe can be customized by swapping nuts or adding other favorite snack items.
- Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
- For a spicier version, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder to the butter mixture.
