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Best Chex Mix Recipe with Old Bay

October 16, 2020 By Sharon Garofalow 9 Comments

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Need a delicious snack recipe to share with friends and family? Make this delicious homemade snack mix. 

It’s the Best Chex Mix Recipe. Ever. and it’s seasoned with Old Bay. 

With a variety of crunchy snacks and a unique twist on the standard flavor, this easy recipe is great for a crowd and is one of my favorite easy appetizers to serve at a casual gathering. 

Small bowl of homemade Chex Mix on a wooden cutting board.

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Ahhhhhh. Fall is in the air. It’s time to start thinking about those favorite holiday snacks.

For years, I waited on my best friend’s mother-in-law to start sending out her coveted Chex Mix. It’s true, not all Chex Mix is created equal.

And since I could never bribe the recipe out of her, I decided to create my own.

This homemade Chex Mix recipe is crazy good and super savory, which I’m totally looking for in my snack mix.

I used Old Bay to give it a unique flavor that levels up the taste. I think it’s the celery salt that makes it stand out.

That, and like, every crunchy snack item ever made.

Make sure to pin this for all your holiday snacking needs!

A disposable baking pan full of a variety of crunchy snacks.

First off, why are all the Fritos snack mixes on Pinterest sweet? I mean, I totally get it, and normally that would be right up my alley.

But Fritos are SO salty and bold. They are crying out to be used in a savory mix.

So I mixed them with two kinds of Chex Mix, oyster crackers, pretzels and bagel chips. Of course, you can use anything you like, but this mix was SUPER tasty.

Ingredients to make a homemade Chex Mix with a disposable pan in the background.

How to make Old Bay Chex Mix

I always start with a big, disposable pan because it makes everything so much easier for stirring without sending pieces flying all over the kitchen.

The thing that MAKES the Chex Mix is the baking. It really helps to keep everything crispy and make it super crunchy. Ain’t no one got time for a soggy snack.

With the oven at 250 degrees, it’s a low heat that won’t burn the butter and seasoning but will help dry everything out.

I mixed the butter and spices in a saucepan, to melt it all together and then poured it on the crunchy snacks that were already in the big pan.

I tossed it really well to make sure the seasoning got all over each piece. 

The best Chex Mix is buttery and perfectly coated.

Close up of an open container of Old Bay Seasoning next to other spices and ingredients.

But here is the star of this show. The Kim to the Kardashians if you will. Old Bay seasoning.

Man, I can’t get enough of this stuff lately. I also used it my favorite Chip Dip the other day. You should make that for your next party too.

It really adds a depth of flavor to the mix that you can’t get from just seasoned salt. It was not a spice my mom used so I had never even tried it until last year! I feel like I may need therapy because of that! 

A small bowl of homemade Chex Mix on a decorative napkin next to a football pennant banner.

This Chex Mix snack mix is totally versatile. You can use it for all kinds of parties. It’s inexpensive to make and makes large batches.

It’s a staple for holiday get-togethers but it’s equally fantastic for a tailgate party.

And if you like to give edible gifts, this is a great idea. People LOVE homemade Chex Mix.

Looking for more snack recipes? Try these:

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  • Tomatoes roasted with garlic makes them sweet with so much flavor. It becomes the perfect pairing for creamy burrata cheese. Serve this roasted tomato and burrata appetizer next time you have friends over.
  • When you need a break from heavy bites, try this super easy avocado hummus. It is full of heart-healthy fats and it’s tasty. Duh.
  • This is the best cheese ball ever and is great for breakfast after a night of extra fun, if you know what I mean…
  • Sometimes a sweet snack is in order. These Cinnamon Walnuts are quick and easy you will inhale them.
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Yield: 12

Best Ever Chex Mix

Close up of a homemade Chex snack mix in a disposable pan.

This is the Best Chex Mix Recipe with Old Bay that is perfect for casual snacking. It's great for a crowd and will make any football party or holiday gathering super tasty.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients

Snack Mix

  • 2 cups Fritos chips
  • 2 cups Mini Pretzels
  • 2 cups Corn Chex
  • 2 cups Rice Chex
  • 2 cups Bagel Chips
  • 2 cups Oyster Crackers

Old Bay Seasoning

  • 8 TBSP butter, you can use margarine if dietary reasons call for it!
  • 2 TBSP Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2 tsp Old Bay Seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 3/4 tsp onion powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees.
  2. In a large disposable pan, add all of the crunchy snack items.
  3. In a small saucepan, add all the butter, Old Bay, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder and onion powder and stir until butter is melted and everything is well mixed.
  4. Evenly pour the butter and spice mixture over the snack mix and carefully toss to make sure the seasoning gets to each piece.
  5. Bake the Chex Mix in a 250-degree oven for one hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
  6. Let cool and store in an airtight container.

Notes

Make this recipe your own! Is there something else you think would be delicious in this mix? Add it! Want to take something out, do it!

Nutrition Information

Yield

12

Serving Size

12 Servings

Amount Per Serving Calories 533Total Fat 28gSaturated Fat 9gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 17gCholesterol 20mgSodium 663mgCarbohydrates 63gFiber 4gSugar 4gProtein 9g

Nutrition information isn't always accurate.

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Cuisine: American / Category: Snack
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Sharon lives in Southern California with her adorable family. She loves to share ideas to make mom life easier and encourage busy gals to make time for themselves too! Sharon's "me" time often includes watching Hallmark Channel movies, sipping sauvignon blanc, trying not to eat Salt and Pepper potato chips, and planning girlfriend getaways.

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Comments

  1. Kathy says

    December 11, 2020 at 5:57 pm

    So, should the oyster crackers be included, or not? If so, how much?

    Reply
    • Sharon Garofalow says

      December 15, 2020 at 9:28 am

      Yikes! Sorry about that! I like my snack mix with oyster crackers. I would add 2 cups. I’ll update the recipe right now! But what is so great about a snack mix is that you can add in whatever you like and leave out what you don’t. I pretty much make this a little different every holiday. :)

      Reply
  2. Kathy says

    December 5, 2020 at 6:05 pm

    Oyster crackers are pictured, but not listed in the ingredients

    Reply
    • Sharon Garofalow says

      December 9, 2020 at 2:15 pm

      Thank you so much! I appreciate you letting me know!

      Reply
  3. Holly says

    April 18, 2020 at 8:36 am

    I just stumbled across this recipe a month ago. In that month I have made this at least 5 times, its that good. Truly a great recipe.

    Reply
    • Sharon Garofalow says

      April 18, 2020 at 1:47 pm

      I’m so glad you like it!! Enjoy!

      Reply
    • Sharon Garofalow says

      April 26, 2020 at 8:51 am

      It’s a great snack! I should make some for the kids this weekend!

      Reply
  4. Melanie {The Party Suite at Bellenza} says

    November 9, 2015 at 9:34 am

    Adding Worcestershire Sauce makes all the difference! Great recipe!

    Reply
    • Sharon Garofalow says

      November 9, 2015 at 12:00 pm

      Thank you Melanie!!

      Reply

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