Bold Chex Mix Recipe

This bold Chex mix recipe is sure to be a crowd pleaser at your next party or gathering. It’s full of classic snack pieces everyone loves and smothered with the distinct flavors of ranch dressing, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar.

Super Bowl Sunday is less than a week away, and in case you were wondering, party food is my favorite part of Super Bowl Sunday and well football in general. There really is something so cozy & comforting about having a classic American sport on the television and a bowl of snacks on hand to munch on.

I honestly didn’t know who was playing in the Super Bowl this year until I googled it (Kansas City Chiefs & Philadelphia Eagles in case you didn’t know either!). While our home team might not be playing in the big game, we will still be watching to see who wins, and of course, use the opportunity to gorge on tasty Super Bowl party food! So, I thought I would share one of my families favorite snacks to bring to a football party or to just munch on from the comfort of our own couch.

This bold Chex mix recipe is one you’re going to love! It’s easy to prepare ahead of time, full of classic snack pieces, and delicious & irresistible with the addition of butter, ranch dressing mix, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar. Chex mix is a great snack option for Super Bowl Sunday or anytime because it’s versatile (simply swap out ingredients based on your families preferences), and it’s easy to transport (throw it in a baggie and place in a bowl once you get to your destination).

Here’s Why You’ll Love This Bold Chex Mix Recipe

• It’s so much better than store bought! The flavors are bolder and brighter.
• This recipe is incredibly easy to make with everything mixed in one bowl and then baked in the oven.
• Easily customize this recipe with your favorite snack pieces.
• It stays fresh for 3-4 weeks, which means you can make this way ahead of game day.
• The addition of the brown sugar gives this recipe a sweet twist you typically won’t find in other Chex mix recipes.
• This recipe can easily be doubled with no extra preparation or baking time needed.

Bold Chex Mix Recipe Ingredients

These are the ingredients I use to make this bold Chex mix recipe for our family. This recipe can easily be changed to your liking (continue reading for other Chex mix ingredient ideas). Typically you’ll find pretzel pieces or nuts in a Chex mix recipe, however my family does not like them, so I use Cheerios instead.

Jump to Recipe

• Corn Chex Cereal
• Wheat Chex Cereal
• Cheerios
• Oyster Crackers
• Cheese Crackers
• Cheddar Cheese Goldfish Crackers
• Melted Butter
• Packet of Ranch Dressing Mix
• Light Brown Sugar
• Worcestershire Sauce

How to Make Bold Chex Mix

In a large mixing bowl combine the Chex cereals, Cheerios, oyster crackers, cheese & goldfish crackers.

In a separate bowl, melt the butter and then mix in the packet of ranch dressing, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix until well combined.

Pour the butter mixture over the snack mixture mixing together until all of the snack pieces are coated in butter.

Spread the Chex mix evenly onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake Chex mix in a 250 degree oven for 40 to 45 minutes.

Remove from oven and allow to cool before serving.

Tips for This Bold Chex Mix Recipe

• Don’t add the butter all at once to the snack pieces. Pour about half of the butter mixture into the mix, stir, and repeat. This allows all of the snack pieces to be equally coated in that bold butter flavor.
• Use a spatula to stir. This helps to not crush the cereal or snack pieces like a spoon would. Or better yet, get down & dirty by using your hands!
• Make sure the Chex mix is in a thin, even layer on the baking sheet to allow for even baking. Use two baking sheets if one sheet is not big enough.
• Bake this bold Chex mix recipe low and slow. Rotate or stir the pan every 15 minutes or so to ensure even baking.

Storing Chex Mix

Chex mix will stay fresh in an airtight container or stored in baggies for about 3-4 weeks at room temperature. I promise it will most likely not last that long…well in our house it doesn’t anyways.

Bold Chex Mix Recipe Variations

Here are some other ingredient ideas you can use in this recipe that would be equally as delicious!

• Bagel Chips
• Pretzel Peices
• Roasted Peanuts
• Cashews
• Mini Saltines
• Rice Chex Cereal
• Rye Chips
• Onion Powder
• Garlic Powder

Super Bowl Sunday Drink Idea

Looking for a refreshing cocktail or mocktail to wash down your Chex mix or other party food you’ll be eating this Super Bowl Sunday? I shared this Beergarita recipe for last year’s Super Bowl and it is so refreshing & tasty!

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