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Best Bold & Buttery Microwave Snack Mix

Our family's homemade version of Chex Mix is the best Bold & Buttery Snack Mix recipe there is and it's so easy it is made in the microwave!
Prep Time4 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Cooling10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Keyword: best snack mix recipe, buttery snack mix, homemade chex mix, snack mix
Servings: 18 cups
Calories: 358kcal
Author: The Creative Bite

Equipment

Ingredients

Butter sauce

  • 1 c. melted butter
  • 1/4 c. worcestershire sauce
  • 1 Tbsp. seasoning salt
  • 2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. onion powder

Mixins

  • 3 c. wheat Chex Mix
  • 3 c. rice Chex Mix
  • 3 c. corn Chex Mix
  • 2 c. pretzels
  • 10 oz. mixed nuts
  • 1 c. cashews optional
  • 8 oz. garlic rye chips

Instructions

  • In an extra large microwave safe bowl, melt the butter in the microwave. Stir in the seasonings until well mixed.
  • Add the Chex Mix and nuts and fold until everything is well coated.
  • Microwave for 6 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the garlic rye chips and spread over wax paper lined counters.
  • Allow to cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

Notes

For a gluten free version, just substitute rice or corn Chex Mix for the wheat Chex Mix and use gluten-free pretzels. Sadly you will have to skip the rye chips as well.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 358kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 698mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g