Ever wondered about the history of party mix? Not surprisingly, it began with the invention of Wheat Chex cereal by Ralston Purina yes, that Purina in the late s, only then the cereal was known as Shredded Ralston.
The name was officially changed in , the same year Rice Chex was introduced. It included both kinds of Chex and nuts, tossed in a combination of Worcestershire sauce, butter, garlic salt, and salt.
Everything was mixed together and baked in the oven at a low temperature, then cooled and stored until ready for munching. When Corn Chex arrived on the scene in , it quickly joined the party mix. Future savory recipes evolved to include additions like pretzels, bagel chips, melba toast, cheese crackers, oat cereal, and seasonings like onion powder or ranch dressing mix.
And those bags of pre-made Chex Mix now made by General Mills in multiple savory and sweet flavors? First, place the cereals, nuts, and pretzels in a large bowl either really large, or 2 average large and mix together. Then, in a separate bowl, stir together a stick of melted butter, two tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce, and one teaspoon each of garlic powder, onion powder, and seasoned salt. Distribute the cereal mixture into one large or two small roasting pans, then drizzle the melted butter mixture over the cereal and toss to coat.
A rubber spatula works best here, since you can work it under the edges of the cereal with minimal crushing. After a few folds, cover the pan with aluminum foil and bake for an hour at degrees, then remove the foil and bake for another hour, giving the mixture another fold-and-toss every 15 minutes.
I used to have a recipe for this that called for beau monde. Does anyone have this old original recipe? My mother made this every year for Christmas and I have carried on the tradition making multiple batches for my daughter and son. They expect this every year along with some family cookies.
My 5 siblings happily devoured it, to the very last piece! A great memory. I still use the same recipe my mother used from a cookbook.
While we prefer the oven method, you can also make this homemade Chex mix in the microwave or slow cooker if you don't have oven space. For the slow cooker — add all of the ingredients to the slow cooker then toss to combine, and cook on low for 3 hours, making sure to stir every 45 minutes or so so that the mixture doesn't burn. For the microwave, microwave the mix on high for minutes, stirring every minute, until crisp.
Good question! Once your mix is cooked and cooled completely! We think so! Though each individual ingredient may be pricier than a single bag of store-bought Chex mix, you'll have WAY more mix than a single store-bought bag includes, and you'll likely have leftovers of each ingredient to make another round of mix later on!
If you're looking for another deliciously crunchy snack option, try our homemade plantain chips! They're super simple to make and rival their store-bought counterparts! With an original, spicy, and honey nut version, this Chex mix is perfect for any occasion and sure to be a crowd-pleaser! Keywords: chex mix, snack mix, snacks, cereal, pretzels, nuts, holiday.
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Homemade Chex Mix 3 Ways. Print Recipe. Scale 1x 2x 3x. Honey Nut Preheat the oven to F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the chex, pretzels, pecans, and salt large bowl, then toss to combine. Whisk together the butter and honey, then pour it over the chex mix, stirring constantly, until evenly coated.
Spread out on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and bake at F for 20 minutes, then stir and bake for an additional minutes, until browned and crisp. Let cool then store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Original Preheat the oven to F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
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