Mom's Party Mix
Transform your snack game with Mom's Party Mix, the ultimate homemade party snack blend that's guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser! This savory recipe combines a trio of crispy Chex cereals with crunchy mini pretzels, buttery mixed nuts, and cheesy crackers, all tossed in a rich, seasoned butter infused with Worcestershire sauce, garlic, onion, and a hint of smoked paprika. Oven-baked to golden perfection, this snack mix delivers a perfect balance of flavors and textures in every bite. It's easy to customize, endlessly shareable, and ideal for holiday gatherings, game day, or as a thoughtful edible gift. Ready in just over an hour, this make-ahead party mix stores beautifully for up to two weeks, keeping the fun (and snacking) going. Treat your guests to this timeless favorite, and watch it disappear by the handful!
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Ingredients
- 3 cups Corn Chex cereal
- 3 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 3 cups Wheat Chex cereal
- 2 cups Mini pretzels
- 2 cups Mixed nuts
- 1 cup Cheese crackers (e.g., Goldfish or Cheez-Its)
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 3 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons Onion powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) and set out a large roasting pan or two baking sheets.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the Corn Chex, Rice Chex, Wheat Chex, pretzels, mixed nuts, and cheese crackers. Stir gently to evenly mix the dry ingredients.
Step 3
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, add Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, seasoned salt, and smoked paprika. Stir well to combine.
Step 4
Pour the seasoned butter mixture over the cereal mix, a little at a time, stirring as you go to ensure even coating.
Step 5
Transfer the mix to the roasting pan, spreading it out into an even layer.
Step 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even toasting.
Step 7
Remove the party mix from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan before serving or storing.
Step 8
Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks, or package in bags for gifting!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1401.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 6191.8 |
| Total Fat 292.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 83.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 38.3g | |
| Cholesterol 268mg | 0% |
| Sodium 13401.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 799.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 81.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 72.5g | |
| Protein 136.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 480.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1523.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 168.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4306.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories