Description
This Roasting Pan Chex Mix recipe delivers a crunchy, savory snack blend of Corn Squares, Rice Squares, pretzels, bagel chips, peanuts, and cashews all perfectly toasted and coated in a flavorful buttery Worcestershire seasoning. Baked low and slow at 250°F, the mix develops a balanced, rich taste with every bite, ideal for parties, gatherings, or anytime snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
Seasoning Mix
- 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 low and slow baking.
- Prepare Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, garlic powder, and onion powder until everything is well combined to form a flavorful coating.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large roasting pan, mix together Corn Squares, Rice Squares, pretzels, bagel chips, peanuts, and cashews evenly.
- Coat the Mix: Pour the butter mixture over the snack ingredients in the roasting pan and stir thoroughly to coat every piece evenly for consistent flavor.
- Bake: Place the roasting pan in the preheated oven and bake for 2 hours. Stir the mix every 20 minutes to ensure even toasting and prevent burning.
- Cool and Enjoy: After baking, allow the Chex mix to cool completely in the pan, then transfer to an airtight container to maintain freshness. Serve and enjoy your crunchy, savory snack!
Notes
- Stirring every 20 minutes is key to even baking and prevents burning.
- If you prefer a spicier mix, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the seasoning mixture.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
- You can substitute bagel chips with breadsticks or rye chips for variety.
- Make sure to break bagel chips into bite-sized pieces for better coating and mixing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
