I’ve made Chex Mix like this for the past two years.  It is super easy this way.

(I copied this post and then edited it from my old blog.)

The Original ChexParty® Mix

Prep Time:15 min
Start to Finish:15 min
Makes:24 servings (1/2 cup each)

Stars of the Recipe:

• 3 cups Corn Chex® cereal
• 3 cups Rice Chex® cereal
• 3 cups Wheat Chex® cereal
• 1 cup mixed nuts
• 1 cup bite-size pretzels
• 1 cup garlic-flavor bite-size bagel chips or regular-size bagel chips, broken into 1-inch pieces
• 6 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Steps:

1. In large microwavable bowl, mix cereals, nuts, pretzels and bagel chips; set aside.
2. In small microwavable bowl, microwave butter uncovered on High about 40 seconds or until melted.
3. Stir in seasonings.
4. Pour over cereal mixture; stir until evenly coated.
5. Microwave uncovered on High 5 to 6 minutes, thoroughly stirring every 2 minutes.
6. Spread on paper towels to cool.
7. Store in airtight container.

If you don’t want to make it in the microwave, you can use the oven directions instead.

Steps for the oven:

1. Heat oven to 250°F.
2. In large bowl, mix cereals, nuts, pretzels and bagel chips; set aside.
3. In ungreased large roasting pan, melt butter in oven.
4. Stir in seasonings.
5. Gradually stir in cereal mixture until evenly coated.
6. Bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
7. Spread on paper towels to cool, about 15 minutes.
8. Store in airtight container.

Printable Recipe (Oven)

Printable Recipe (Microwave)