Who doesn’t love Chex Party Mix? In our family, it’s made a few times a year, especially at the holidays. So delicious and there’s pretty much something in there for everyone…although truth be told, if you are sharing some with me, you’ll notice the pretzels vanish pretty quickly. I can’t confirm nor deny that it’s me, but there’s a history of pretzels disappearing from the mix. Anyway, with end of the year “everything” coming up in the next month, we’ll be having a lot of occasions to entertain around here, including a few hikes planned. I thought it might be fun to take some Chex Party Mix and try the Chex Party Mix Snack Bar idea, sponsored by Chex Party Mix. Here’s our take on this fun idea- and you can modify ingredients for your guests or family! You really can customize this snack bar idea any way you want to, with a few mix-ins or a dozen. The choice is yours.
Chex Party Mix Snack Bar
Ingredients
3cups Corn Chex™ cereal
3cups Rice Chex™ cereal
3cups Wheat Chex™ cereal
1cup mixed nuts
1cup bite-size pretzels
1cup garlic-flavor bite-size bagel chips or regular-size bagel chips, broken into 1-inch pieces
6tablespoons butter or margarine
2tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2teaspoons seasoned salt
3/4teaspoon garlic powder
1/2teaspoon onion powder
Directions
In large microwavable bowl, mix cereals, nuts, pretzels and bagel chips; set aside. In small microwavable bowl, microwave butter uncovered on High about 40 seconds or until melted. Stir in seasonings. Pour over cereal mixture; stir until evenly coated.
Microwave uncovered on High 5 to 6 minutes, thoroughly stirring every 2 minutes. Spread on paper towels to cool. Store in airtight container.
TIPS
- Substitution: The original recipe includes Corn Chex™, Rice Chex™ and Wheat Chex™. You can mix and match to suit your taste—just use a total of 9 cups of cereal.
- Healthy: To reduce the fat to 2 grams and the calories to 80 per serving, use 3 tablespoons margarine instead of the 6 tablespoons butter, omit mixed nuts and use fat-free bagel chips.
- Presentation/Garnish: Make enough of this favorite mix to package up as gifts for special friends—it’s so good and always a welcome surprise!
ADD-INs for the Snack Bar:
- Roasted chickpeas
- Sriracha sauce
- Cheese cubes (pepper Jack or Cheddar)
- Bacon chunks
- Cheese crackers
- Popcorn (sea salt or Cheddar)
- Cubed hard salami
- Corn chips
- French-fried onions
- Smoked almonds
- Pepitas
- Cheese puffs
- Potato chips (salt and vinegar or chive and onion)
My question for you is: what would be YOUR top 3 mix-ins?
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stephanie says
I LOVE this idea!! Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday! Your recipe has been pinned to the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! Please join us again this week!
Carlee @cookingwithcarlee says
What a fun idea! We love snack mixes and I love to put together food “bars”. I would have never thought to do this one though. Pinning to remember!
Carly Brydon says
A Chex Party Mix snack bar is such a cute idea! Everyone can make their own party mix how they want! Love it!
Debbie Denny says
Love the mix party. Adding your own goodies is awesome.
Marina John says
This is such an awesome idea. I absolutely love puppy chow. This is awesome because you have all the choices you could ask for.
Penelope says
Now I’m snacky! I love Chex Mix for parties and just every day. I had never considered adding other treats to it.
Crystal says
Chex Mix is a favorite snack here! I love the idea of turning it into a snack bar. Make a great thing even better!
Cassie says
While I’m not the biggest Chex Mix fan, I love the customization aspect. That’s one of the reasons we don’t do a lot of Chex Mix in our home; I like sweet while the hubs wants spicy. This way, everyone wins!
Travis says
This is an awesome party idea. Everyone loves Chex Mix to begin with, but allowing them to customize their own mix? Brilliant!
Valerie says
This is such a wonderful idea. I know that kids and adults like different things and no two people have the same tastes. This would make any get-together more fun!
Stacey- Travel Blogger says
You are right, who doesn’t love Chex mix? This recipe looks totally scrumptious!
Rosey says
I have the same thing going on with pretzels, go figure. 😉 I like pretzels and M&Ms in my mix.
Amy @ Marvelous Mommy says
I love the Chex Mix snack bar idea! Those little bowls you used are too cute!
Beth@FrugalFroggie says
I made a Valetine’s Day puppy chow mix for the first time this year and it was delicious.
Theresa says
I love the create your own type bar. My top 3 mix ins would be M&M’s, pretzels and peanuts.
Jenni E. {Sweet Pennies from Heaven} says
I’m not picky when it comes to snack mixes….and I love trying new Chex Mix recipes. Especially sweet and salty combo ones. I love all these snack bar ideas. With summer coming up, we’ll be having lots of get togethers.
Debbie L. says
This is a great idea for so many occasions – Great treat for the ER for Memorial Day Weekend.
Sabrina @ Dinner, then Dessert says
My kids would have so much fun with this! Cute idea!
Jeanine says
I don’t think I’ve ever had chex mix. I don’t think we have it here so I’m not sure what my mix would be. It would include chocolate of some sort though! Yum
Kristi says
We love chex party mix and what a great idea to the mix bar. Great for any party or occasion!
Liz Mays says
You definitely picked the perfect snacks for the mix bar. A mix with lots of pretzels is my favorite.
Lindsey @ Redhead Baby Mama says
Yum! I love build your own snack bars. It means everyone gets what they want, and it’s fun to see what people make! I did one with popcorn last month.
Melissa Pezza says
Chex Mix is big in our family too. This is the best idea I think I’ve ever seen. This is perfect for a game day snack bar!
Catherine S says
This looks like a yummy snack bar. This is a great idea for our upcoming pool party.
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
This is the best idea ever! I love the idea of everyone being able to make their own Chex Mix. Great!
Laura “Lolli” Franklin says
You can have my pretzels!! I cannot stand them…I eat everything else in my Chex Mix and put the pretzels back in the bowl. No joke! Now…I like adding a little bit of sweetness to my mix (chocolate chips, M&Ms, raisins, etc).
Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says
Chex Mix is a staple at any party I have ever thrown. This is a great idea.