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A bowl of cheddar snack mix with cereal, crackers, pretzels, and cheese puffs.
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Cheddar Chex Mix

Chex cereal, Cheetos, pretzels, and cheese crackers tossed in a buttery cheddar cheese powder seasoning blend. Easy, cheesy, and perfect for parties.
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword cheesy, crunchy, easy, Party Food, Quick, snack mix
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings 30
Calories 142kcal
Author Stephanie Manley

Ingredients

  • 9 cups Chex cereal corn, rice, or wheat
  • 2 cups mini pretzels
  • 2 cups Cheetos
  • 2 cups Cheez-Its
  • 8 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 3 tablespoons cheddar cheese powder

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 250°F.
  • Mix the cereal, pretzels, Cheetos, and Cheez-Its in a large mixing bowl. Gently toss until well mixed.
  • In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter with the remaining ingredients. Whisk until the seasonings have dissolved. Pour over the party mix and gently toss to coat.
  • Spread the party mix evenly on an extra-large baking pan or 2 large baking pans and bake for 1 hour 15 minutes, stopping to stir every 15 minutes.
  • Spread on parchment paper to cool completely and store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Recipe Tips

Pro Tips for Perfect Cheesy Chex Mix

  • Do not skip the stirring. Stirring every 15 minutes is what produces an evenly coated, consistently crunchy result. Skipped stirs leave soggy patches where butter has pooled and dry patches where the seasoning never reached.
  • Spread in a genuine single layer. Pieces piled too deep steam rather than toast, which softens their texture. Use two baking sheets rather than crowding one.
  • Cool completely before storing. Sealing the mix in a container while it is still warm traps moisture and softens the crunch within hours.
  • If your oven runs hot, check the mix at the 45-minute mark. If it is browning faster than expected, reduce the temperature by 10 to 15 degrees.
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Nutrition

Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 432mg | Potassium: 106mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 309IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 6mg
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