Homemade Chex Mix Recipe

Close-up of crunchy homemade chex mix with ranch mix and cayenne pepper.

4.5 from 10 votes

Yield: 16 servings

This baked homemade chex mix recipe is buttery, crunchy, slightly spicy, and perfectly savory with a bit of ranch dressing mix.

Prep Time5

Cook Time1

Total Time1 5

Ingredients

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
2 (1 oz) packets ranch dressing mix, the powder packets
4 tablespoons light brown sugar
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
5 cups corn chex
3 cups mini pretzels
3 cups oyster crackers
3 cups cheez-it crackers
2 cups goldfish crackers

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 225°F. Line a 13 x 18-inch sheet pan with parchment paper (or two 9 x 13-inch sheet pans); set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together butter, ranch dressing mix, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne pepper. Set aside.
In an extra large bowl, combine Corn Chex, mini pretzels, oyster crackers, cheesy crackers, and goldfish. Pour butter mixture on top of Chex Mix mixture and toss to coat well.
Spread in an even layer on prepared cookie sheet and bake for 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes.

Notes

Storage Instructions

Place it in an airtight container on the counter for up to a week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving, Calories: 254kcal, Carbohydrates: 32g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 13g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 31mg, Sodium: 645mg, Potassium: 100mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 696IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 46mg, Iron: 4mg