Make this homemade Chex Mix recipe in the microwave in 10 minutes or less! It's adapted from the original Chex Party Mix recipe, but I use more butter and I think it's better that way.
In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine Chex cereal, pretzels, garlic chips, and peanuts.
In a small bowl, microwave butter until melted, about 30 seconds. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, garlic powder, and onion powder until blended.
Pour the melted butter mixture over the cereal in 3 batches, stirring well after each addition.
Microwave the Chex mix on HIGH for 6 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes. Spread the Chex mix on paper towels to cool. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
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Notes
Chex: I'm leaving out the Wheat Chex because I don't love them. You'll want about 8 or 9 cups of cereal total, however you mix it. Crispix cereal is a good substitute.
Nuts: The original recipe uses mixed nuts which just seems bizarre to me (what kid wants Brazil nuts?). I went with just peanuts (I like cocktail peanuts the best here).
Other mix-ins: Pretzels, yes obviously. I love the garlic rye chips like the ones Gardetto's makes. Crunchy little Melba toast is good too. Sometimes I break them up (good for smaller children) and sometimes I don't. Bagel chips also work. You can also try Cheerios, goldfish crackers, whatever!
Yield: This recipe makes about 12 cups of cereal (or more), enough for 24 servings, 1/2 cup each. The true yield depends on exactly which mix-ins you choose and how much of each you add.
Storage: Store covered at room temperature for up to 4 days.