Ingredients for the Chex Mix recipe

• 6 tablespoons butter (you know it is gonna be good)
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 3/4 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 cup mixed nuts
• 1 cup pretzels
• 1 cup garlic or regular bagel chips
• 3 cups Corn Chex cereal
• 3 cups Rice Chex cereal
• 3 cups Wheat Chex cereal

Directions for making Chex Mix:
Heat oven to 250°. Melt 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. 12 cups snack.

Microwave Directions for Chex Mix (not recommended, use the oven!): Melt 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. Store in airtight container.

1 serving(1/2 cup): 130 calories(60 calories from fat); 7 g fat(1.5g saturated); 0 mg cholesterol; 340 mg sodium; 16 g carbohydrate(1 g fiber); 2g protein.

Variations on the Chex Mix recipe:

• Sweeten it up with:
  • Cranberries
  • Raisins
  • M&Ms
• Make it hot and spicy with a little cayenne pepper powder mixed into the butter