Description

This Addicting Chex Party Mix (Crack Pretzel Snack Mix) is a savory, crunchy, and highly flavorful snack perfect for parties or gatherings. It features a combination of Chex cereals, pretzels, and Goldfish crackers tossed with a buttery, seasoned blend of spices, herbs, and Worcestershire sauce. Customizable with extra mix-ins like nuts or bagel chips, this easy-to-make party mix can be made in the oven or Crockpot, yielding a crisp, addictively delicious snack that’s easy to share (or not!).

Ingredients

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Base Mix

4 cups mini pretzels
3 cups Goldfish crackers
1 1/2 cups Corn Chex
1 1/2 cups Rice Chex

Optional Add-ins

1/2 cup pecan halves
Cheese Its, Bagel Chips, Bugles, etc. (as desired)

Seasoning

1 stick salted butter
1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon white sesame seeds
2 teaspoons black sesame seeds
2 1/2 teaspoons dried parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
1 teaspoon dried minced garlic
2 teaspoons dried dill
2 1/2 teaspoons dried chives

Optional Seasonings

1 1/2 teaspoons Tony Chachere's Creole Seasoning (or extra salt, pepper, garlic, onion, and cayenne to substitute)
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

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Instructions

Prepare the Base Mix
Combine mini pretzels, Goldfish crackers, Corn Chex, Rice Chex, and any desired optional add-ins, such as pecan halves or bagel chips, in a large bowl or directly in your crockpot.
Make the Seasoning Blend
In a separate bowl, measure and combine all the seasoning ingredients: dried parsley, dill, kosher salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, dried minced onion, dried minced garlic, dried chives, white sesame seeds, black sesame seeds, and any optional seasonings like Creole seasoning or cayenne pepper.
Melt Butter and Mix with Worcestershire
Melt the stick of butter either on the stove or in the microwave. Once melted, add the Worcestershire sauce to the butter and stir well to combine. Remove from heat.
Coat the Mix
Pour the butter and Worcestershire mixture over the Chex mix in the crockpot (or bowl if oven method). Immediately sprinkle the seasoning blend on top of the mix. Gently toss everything together using a large spoon or spatula, taking care not to crush the cereal pieces while ensuring as much coating as possible.
Crockpot Cooking Method
Place the lid on the crockpot and cook the mixture on LOW for 1 hour. After 1 hour, gently toss the mix again (scoop seasoning from bottom and mix in). Cook for another 30 minutes with the lid slightly ajar or off to let moisture escape.
Oven Cooking Method
If using the oven, pour the coated mixture onto a lined baking sheet. Bake at 250°F (120°C) for 30-35 minutes, tossing every 15 minutes. Watch closely after 30 minutes to avoid burning.
Cool and Crisp
After cooking (via crockpot or oven), spread the mix out on a cookie sheet and let it cool for 15–30 minutes. The mix will crisp up as it cools. Once fully cooled, transfer to an airtight container for storage.

Notes

Store the snack mix in an airtight container to keep it fresh and crispy for 3-5 days.
For best flavor, allow mix to rest overnight. Flavors intensify after a day.
If Worcestershire sauce isn’t available, substitute with soy sauce or liquid aminos.
Add your own mix-ins like bagel chips, nuts, or other crackers to customize.
To fix seasoning that hasn’t stuck, melt an extra tablespoon of butter, combine with leftover seasoning, and toss into the mix.
This snack is best enjoyed with friends, but it’s so addictive you may want to keep it all for yourself!
Not the most breath-friendly snack due to garlic/onion—keep mints handy for parties.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/20th of recipe (approx 1/2 to 2/3 cup)
Calories: 170
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 410mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 10mg