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The Original Chex Party Mix

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The Original Chex Party Mix has been a hit for almost half a century. Let your children help with the mixing and measuring. There is also a low-fat version of this recipe.

 "Easy to make. Makes a great gift for teachers (or friends.) Just bag it up in a cute bag and you have a tasty treat!" - Newcooktx

Yield: 12 Ready in 45 minutes

Cuisine: Main Ingredient:

(4.3, 6) 100% would make again (reviews)

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Servings          
Original recipe makes 12
1 cupMixed nuts
1 cupPretzels
1 cupGarlic flavored bagel chips; bite size or broken up
3 cupsCorn Chex Cereal
3 cupsRice Chex Cereal
3 cupsWheat Chex Cereal
6 tbl.Margarine or butter; do not use tub/spread
2 tbl.Worcestershire sauce
3/4 tsp.Garlic powder
Seasoned salt; 1-1/2 tsp
1/2 tsp.Onion powder

The Original Chex Party Mix Preparation

Heat oven to 250 degrees F. Malt margarine or butter in large roasting pan in oven. Stir in seasonings. Gradually stir in remaining ingredients until evenly coated. Bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Spread on paper towels to cool. Store in airtight container. Makes 12 Cups of snacks.

Microwave directions: Melt margarine or butter in large microwavable bowl uncovered on High. Stir in seasonings. Gradually stir in remaining ingredients until evenly coated. Microwave uncovered on High 5 to 6 minutes, thoroughly stirring every 2 minutes. Spread on paper towels to cool. Stir in airtight container.

Important: Because microwaves cook differently, time is approximate.

1 serving (1/2 cup): 130 calories (70 calories from fat): 8 g fat ( 1.5g saturated); 0 mg cholesterol; 340 mg sodium; 14 g carbohydrates (1 g fiber); 2g protein.

High Altitude (3500-6500 ft.): No changes

Check out the lowfat version of this recipe.

Notes

Addictive.

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Calories Per Serving: 218
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The Original Chex Party Mix Reviews

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Wonderful. Doesn't feel like the Holidays til I make it!!!
5 months, 1 weeks, 2 days, 23 hours, 58 minutes ago
1 years, 3 weeks, 5 days, 23 hours, 6 minutes ago
Easy to make. Makes a great gift for teachers (or friends.) Just bag it up in a cute bag and you have a tasty treat!
1 years, 5 months, 2 weeks, 1 days, 7 hours, 31 minutes ago
UtterlyAddictive!!!!!
6 years, 3 months, 1 weeks, 9 hours, 31 minutes ago
Addictive? You bet. Fair warning: Do not make this too far in advance of your party. It will be gone within four hours.
8 years, 12 months, 3 days, 8 hours, 59 minutes ago
Addictive.
8 years, 12 months, 3 days, 11 hours, 13 minutes ago

Tags

  1. Snack
  2. Summer
  3. Light

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