Texas Trash Chex Mix
Crunchy, bold, and full of savory flavor, this Texas Trash Chex Mix is the perfect homemade party snack. Made with Chex cereal, pretzels, nuts, and a buttery seasoned coating, this easy oven baked snack mix is great for game day, holidays, movie nights, and gatherings. Simple ingredients and big flavor make this spicy Chex mix recipe a crowd favorite.
Ingredients
- 3 cups Rice Chex
- 3 cups Corn Chex
- 2 cups pretzels
- 1 cup bagel chips
- 1 cup mixed nuts
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp seasoned salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 –1 tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250°F and line a large baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and help with easy cleanup.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine Rice Chex, Corn Chex, pretzels, bagel chips, and mixed nuts. Toss gently so the mix stays whole and evenly distributed.
- In a separate small bowl, mix melted butter with Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, seasoned salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Stir until fully blended.
- Slowly pour the butter mixture over the dry ingredients while stirring continuously. Make sure all pieces are coated evenly without soaking any one area too much.
- Transfer the coated mix onto the prepared baking pan. Spread it into an even layer so it bakes evenly and gets crispy on all sides.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes to prevent burning and to ensure even coating and crisping.
- Remove from oven and allow the mix to cool completely on the pan. The texture will become crisp as it cools.
- Once cooled, store in an airtight container or serve immediately for a fresh, crunchy snack.
Notes
- Adjust cayenne pepper to control spice level
- Store in airtight container for up to 1 week
- For extra crunch, bake a few minutes longer while watching closely