Betty's 1952 Original Chex Party Mix
Betty demonstrates how to make the Original Chex Party Mix, a recipe that first appeared in the June 16, 1952 issue of Life magazine. Chex cereal was introduced in 1937 by the Ralston Purina Company, and the Original Chex Party Mix was used to promote it 15 years later. This has been a favorite snack over the years, even though the recipe has evolved through the decades. There have been at least 40 current versions available from General Mills, the maker of Chex cereal. I thought you might be interested in how it all began, by looking at the *first* recipe for Chex Party Mix!
1952 Original Chex Party Mix
1/3 cup butter
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cups Wheat Chex
2 cups Rice Chex
½ cup nuts
¼ teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
Melt 1/3 cup butter in a shallow baking pan. Stir in 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce. Add 2 cups Wheat Chex, 2 cups Rice Chex, and ½ cup nuts. (I used peanuts.) Sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt. Heat for 30 minutes in a 350 degree oven, stirring every 10 minutes. (Note: After baking for the first 10 minutes, I lowered the heat to 250 degrees, and after the second 10 minutes, I removed the Party Mix from the oven. The Chex Mix would have been over-brown, if I had left it the full 30 minutes at 350 degrees. I suggest you bake this mix at only 250 degrees for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.) Cool. (Note: I stored my Chex Party Mix in an airtight container after it was cool.)
This is an interesting look back at a very simple combination of textures and flavors that became *very* popular! I think you will enjoy this simple mix!
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Seriously addictive.
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl, toss the cereals, pretzels and chips together. In a small bowl, whisk the butter and spices together then pour the sauce over the snack mix. Toss until the cereal and pretzels are completely coated. Spread mixture out on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until toasted, about 10-15minutes. Let cool completely before serving.
INGREDIENTS
3 c. Corn Chex cereal
3 c. Rice Chex cereal
1 c. pretzels
1 c. broken up Cool Ranch Doritos
1/2 c. butter, melted
1 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. garlic powder
2 tbsp. Ranch seasoning
1/2 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. Dried Parsley
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Classic Chex Party Mix Recipe
Chex Party Mix is a classic holiday snack that is buttery, salty, and seasoned. This Chex party mix recipe is an oven-baked and can be made a variety of ways using your favorite pretzels, nuts, or other snacks like garlic chips, Cheerios, and Cheez-Its If you like one ingredient more than another, add more of your favorite ingredient. You can also make this Chex mix recipe with Crispex cereal since Crispex is a combination of rice and corn cereal. This Chex party mix recipe is also a great idea for a homemade gift for anyone who does not like sweets, and it will last for up to one month in a tightly sealed container.
Ingredients
1 stick salted butter
2 tsp garlic salt
5 tsp Worcestershire sauce
4 cups Crispex Cereal or 2 cups Rice Chex Cereal & 2 cups Corn Chex cereal
3 cups Wheat Chex cereal
1 1/2 cups Cheez-Its
3 handfuls of pretzels
1 1/2 cup mixed nuts
Bake in a 250°F oven for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
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How to make the Best Chex Party Mix Ever!
DIY Making the best Chex party mix!
Chex Mix Recipe - BEST Chex Party Mix
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Chex Mix Recipe is a recipe my Mom has been making since I was a little kid. It’s our family’s favorite BEST Chex Party Mix! It doesn’t get better than this mix of cereal, nuts, pretzels, and all that spice! A little bit sweet and little bit spicy. This BEST EVER Chex Party Mix Recipe is perfect for Christmas, tailgating, Summer BBQs, and every day in between. SO ADDICTING!
INGREDIENTS
3 cups Crispix Cereal
3 cups Rice Chex Cereal
3 cups Honey Chex Cereal
1 cup Cheerios Cereal
1 cup Honey Nut Cheerios
1 cup Pretzel Fish
2-3 cups Whole Cashews
3/4 cup unsalted butter
3 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons Seasoning Salt
1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper or to taste (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
*Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
*Combine all cereals & nuts in a large bowl.
*In a stove-top pan, melt butter, add Worcestershire & salt and mix well.
*Pour the butter mixture over the cereal and gently stir until everything is evenly coated.
*Spread onto a large rimmed cookie sheet or lasagna pan - whatever pan you have that is flat and large.
*Bake for 45-60 minutes - stirring every 15 minutes until it turns a little golden.
*Pour out onto aluminum foil and let cool completely.
*Store in an airtight container or freeze in Ziploc freezer bags.
*ENJOY!!
Brown Butter Herb Party Mix
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Nothing screams Christmas season! more than coming home from school and smelling party mix. When I was growing up, the distinct aroma of spices permeated the house, so you knew immediately when Mom had made a fresh batch. What a terrific after-school treat!
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I still love that smell and get super excited making it. Nowadays, I can make it exactly the way I want. I keep all the nostalgic flavors, but update them. This party mix is a go-to for parties, gifts, or just an every-night treat!
INGREDIENTS
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 sprig thyme
- 1 sprig rosemary
- 1 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp seasoning salt
- 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 4 cups Corn Chex cereal
- 2 cups Oat Square cereal
- 2 cups Wheat Chex cereal
- 1 cup Parmesan fish crackers
- 1 cup sesame sticks
- 1 cup pretzels
- 2 cups mixed nuts
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 275°F.
To start, brown the butter. In an 8-inch skillet, melt the butter with the thyme and rosemary over medium heat. Once melted, continue to cook until the foaming slows down and the butter becomes a deep golden color and smells nutty, 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat and cool 5 minutes.
While the butter is cooling, in a large bowl, combine the Corn Chex, Oat Squares, Wheat Chex, Parmesan fish crackers, sesame sticks, pretzels, and mixed nuts. Stir to combine and set aside.
Once the butter has cooled, remove the thyme and rosemary, and set aside. Add the onion and garlic powder, seasoning salt, and Worcestershire sauce. Whisk to combine.
Drizzle a few tablespoons of prepared butter mixture over the party mix and stir well. Continue to drizzle and stir in small amounts to ensure the cereal mixture is evenly coated.
Pour onto two parchment-lined baking sheets. Spread out to an even layer and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring and switching racks every 15 minutes.
Once baked, remove from the oven. Cool 20 minutes and serve or store in an airtight container in a cool place for up to one month.
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