Cheesy Chex Snack Mix

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while adding flavor.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with lower calories.

mixed nuts

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds are nutrient-dense and often less expensive.

bagel chips

🥗Healthier: whole grain crackers

💰Cheaper: tortilla chips

Whole grain crackers offer more fiber and are often cheaper.

Preheat the oven to 250°F.

In a large mixing bowl, melt butter in the microwave until fully liquid.

Add Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and seasoned salt to the melted butter; stir until combined.

Add Chex cereal, pretzels, mixed nuts, bagel chips, and corn chips to the bowl; mix well to coat evenly.

Spread the mixture evenly on a large baking sheet.

Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes until golden and crispy.

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.

Sprinkle cheddar cheese and parmesan cheese over the mix while still warm; toss to combine.

Allow to cool completely before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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