Ingredients:

  • 8 Tbsp (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 4 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 Tbsp seasoned salt (such as Lawry's)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 4 cups Corn Chex cereal
  • 4 cups Rice Chex cereal
  • 4 cups Wheat Chex cereal
  • 2 cups small pretzels
  • 2 cups mixed nuts (such as peanuts, pecans, or walnuts)
  • 2 cups rye chips

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C). Combine all cereals (Corn, Rice, Wheat Chex), pretzels, mixed nuts, and rye chips in a very large roasting pan or sturdy mixing bowl.
  2. Melt the 8 tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, garlic powder, and onion powder until the salts and powders are completely dissolved and fragrant, creating the savory glaze.
  3. Pour the melted butter mixture over the cereal mixture. Toss gently using a large rubber spatula until every single piece is uniformly coated with the glaze. This fat serves as the vehicle for the salt and aromatics.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes. The low temperature allows the glaze to set without burning. Stir the mix every 15 minutes during the baking process to expose all surfaces to heat, ensuring uniform drying and superior crispness.
  5. Remove the Chex Mix from the oven and spread it onto paper towels or a cooling rack immediately to cool completely. This step prevents residual heat from trapping moisture. Store cooled mix in an airtight container.