Homemade Chex Party Mix Recipe

Chex cereal

🥗Healthier: whole grain cereal

💰Cheaper: generic brand cereal

Whole grain cereal adds fiber while generic brands can reduce cost.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine can be more affordable.

Worcestershire sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: homemade sauce

Soy sauce is lower in calories, and homemade sauce can save money.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: dried peas

Seeds provide similar crunch with less fat, and dried peas can be cheaper.

Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C).

In a large bowl, combine Chex cereal, pretzels, and nuts.

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

Stir in Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, garlic powder, and onion powder into the melted butter.

Pour the butter mixture over the cereal mix and toss to coat evenly.

Spread the mixture onto a large baking sheet in an even layer.

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

Remove from the oven and let cool completely before serving.

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