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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2019 17:00:22 GMT
We LOVE to make homeade Chex Mix, but my family is famous for picking out everything but the chex (and then giving the add ons to me to eat so they don't get wasted SIGH).
What do YOU add to your Chex Mix - we prefer savory.
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Post by pjynx on Nov 19, 2019 17:30:42 GMT
My own homemade chex mix is my favorite salty snack. I'm the only one who eats it so I make it with only things I eat.
I use crispix cereal (rather than diff types of chex cereal - if I used chex cereal, I would only use rice or corn. Not wheat BLECH)
I add mixed nuts including peanuts. If I both taking time, I toss out the cashews but I'm usually too lazy to pick them out.
I also add "everything" bagel chips (broken into pieces), oat bran sesame sticks and pretzels.
I use the recipe from the crispix cereal box but I don't measure the food items and I double the amount of seasonings listed.
Pam
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Nov 19, 2019 18:15:03 GMT
I love to make it savory & sweet. Bagel chips, M&Ms, Reese Pieces, etc.
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Post by clarencelynn on Nov 19, 2019 18:20:05 GMT
I make the traditional Chex Mix with the original recipe, however I at least double the seasonings and add grated garlic to the butter when I melt it. Then I also add a good amount of granulated garlic during the last stir session (I only do the mix in the oven, stirring every 15 minutes). So garlic is what I add.
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Post by hmp on Nov 19, 2019 18:28:05 GMT
I made Chex mix this morning! I use the Chex cereals and add in peanuts, cashews, almonds, sesame sticks, and goldfish pretzels. We prefer the savory flavors too. I love Chex mix, but for some reason I only make it around Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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Post by houstonsandy on Nov 19, 2019 18:49:08 GMT
I add extra cashews.....cuz they are my favorite!, sesame stick and a few splashes of hot sauce. I also bump up the seasonings and Worst. sauce.
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Post by PolarGreen12 on Nov 19, 2019 19:08:23 GMT
My favorite Chex version i make is an Italian kind of flavor to it. No Worcestershire. It’s butter, Parmesan, garlic, Italian herbs and A LOT of dill. I do it with corn Chex, pretzel sticks, sliced almonds, rice puffs and oyster crackers and sometimes Cheetos if it all really needs some ooooomph powder.
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Post by cakediva on Nov 19, 2019 20:05:53 GMT
We've always called it Nuts & Bolts...same idea though! Mom used Shreddies, but I prefer the Chex so I get a box of that instead, and then Cheerios, pretzel sticks, peanuts and occasionally I'll do Bugles as well if I can get them. Sometimes I'll also add the cheese bits/stick crackers as well. Loving the extra garlic idea clarencelynn posted - I'll be doing that for sure this year! |
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Post by cakediva on Nov 19, 2019 20:07:58 GMT
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Post by littlemama on Nov 19, 2019 20:55:01 GMT
We used to make one with Crispix and Cheerios, a bunch of nuts (not many peanuts), sesame sticks and pretzels. Now I want some.
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Post by cakediva on Nov 19, 2019 21:30:09 GMT
And now thanks to all of you enablers - I ran over to the grocery store and now have a batch in my oven.
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Post by auntkelly on Nov 19, 2019 21:32:33 GMT
Our very favorite add in is Gardetto's Roastd Garlic Rye Chips. We also like to add pretzels and cashews. We always amp up the seasonings.
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Post by compeateropeator on Nov 19, 2019 22:01:04 GMT
I am a less is more kind of chex person. I make mine with Rice Chex, Corn Chex and lots of mixed nuts. I would be that person that picked out the add-ons also. 
Plus I like to use the old "original" recipe which only uses Butter, season salt and Worcestershire Sauce. You also use a completed stick of butter and I think maybe a bit more of the other two, also.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Nov 19, 2019 22:20:25 GMT
See now I like wheat Chex the best and rice Chex the least. Rice Chex tastes like cornstarch packing peanuts to me. Crispix is better than rice Chex, IMO. I also like to add Quaker Oat Squares, Toasted Cheez-Its and NO pretzels because I hate picking them out. The premade Cheddar Chex mix is my favorite.
One year I made some caramel apple Chex mix that EVERYBODY loved. It had cinnamon apple Chex, regular Chex, caramel apple candy corn and some other stuff and coated the whole mess with microwave caramel sauce. I couldn’t believe how fast that bowl was emptied!
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Post by jubejubes on Nov 19, 2019 23:25:31 GMT
See now I like wheat Chex the best and rice Chex the least. Rice Chex tastes like cornstarch packing peanuts to me. Crispix is better than rice Chex, IMO. I also like to add Quaker Oat Squares, Toasted Cheez-Its and NO pretzels because I hate picking them out. The premade Cheddar Chex mix is my favorite. One year I made some caramel apple Chex mix that EVERYBODY loved. It had cinnamon apple Chex, regular Chex, caramel apple candy corn and some other stuff and coated the whole mess with microwave caramel sauce. I couldn’t believe how fast that bowl was emptied! You KNOW the RULES -- Recipe please for this Candy Apple mix! |
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Post by aj2hall on Nov 19, 2019 23:32:37 GMT
The candy apple one sounds delicious.
We add in sliced almonds, goldfish, Cheerios, peanuts & goldfish. I like the honey nut chex
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Post by QueenoftheSloths on Nov 19, 2019 23:49:42 GMT
We don't like the "extras' either, so when we make Chex mix, we make it with only corn and rice Chex. No add ins at all. Other than the seasoning and butter, of course.
If your family isn't going to eat the add-ins, maybe make a batch with no add-ins for them, and a batch with add-ins for you.
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Post by nlwilkins on Nov 19, 2019 23:54:02 GMT
In addition to two kinds of Chex mix, I add cheerios, goldfish pecans and peanuts. It takes a box of each of the cereals, bag of goldfish, a bottle of peanuts and bag of half pecans. I melt one and half sticks of butter add salt, garlic powder, and worchestershire sauce. Pour it all over the cereal stuff, roast in the oven and stir every eight minutes until no longer shiny.
Just finished eating up a batch last week. I LOVE it but am supposed to go easy on salt so I limit how often I make it.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Nov 19, 2019 23:54:39 GMT
See now I like wheat Chex the best and rice Chex the least. Rice Chex tastes like cornstarch packing peanuts to me. Crispix is better than rice Chex, IMO. I also like to add Quaker Oat Squares, Toasted Cheez-Its and NO pretzels because I hate picking them out. The premade Cheddar Chex mix is my favorite. One year I made some caramel apple Chex mix that EVERYBODY loved. It had cinnamon apple Chex, regular Chex, caramel apple candy corn and some other stuff and coated the whole mess with microwave caramel sauce. I couldn’t believe how fast that bowl was emptied! You KNOW the RULES -- Recipe please for this Candy Apple mix! LOL, I know, I know... I’ll have to dig through my 2” thick pile of recipes to find it and then I’ll post it! I kind of made it up as I went along, and then once I realized how much everybody liked it I decided maybe I should write down what I put in it!  |
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Nov 20, 2019 0:17:38 GMT
I make the traditional Chex Mix with the original recipe, however I at least double the seasonings A timely thread -- I've made it twice recently! Once for a long weekend trip with three other couples to the mountains to see the fall color and the other time for a long weekend for four of us traveling to a trade show. I use corn, rice, and wheat chex plus stick pretzels and deluxe mixed nuts. But with lots of butter, Worcestershire, and seasonings. I really prefer mine unadulterated -- no add ins! |
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Post by crazy4scraps on Nov 20, 2019 0:21:33 GMT
Here you go, jubejubes! I combined several recipes to come up with this for a Halloween party we had several years ago and our guests gobbled up every last crumb! Crazy4Scraps Caramel Apple Chex Mix 6 cups Apple Cinnamon Chex cereal 1-1/2 cups dry roasted almonds 1-1/2 cups pretzel sticks 2 cups puff corn Combine these ingredients in a large bowl and set aside. Combine the following ingredients in a large microwave safe bowl: 1 cup butter (NOT margarine) melted 1-1/2 cups brown sugar 2/3 cup light corn syrup Also needed: Caramel Apple Candy Corn OR Caramel Apple Sugar Babies, to be stirred in at the end. Microwave in one minute intervals, stirring the caramel in between, for 3-4 minutes until combined. Then stir in 1 tsp baking soda which will cause the mixture to foam up. Pour the caramel mixture over the cereal mixture and gently mix until coated. Spray the inside of a paper grocery bag with non-stick cooking spray and dump the coated cereal mixture into the bag. Microwave the mixture one minute, then shake the bag vigorously. Repeat this two more times for a total of three minutes. Cut open the bottom of the bag over a large parchment lined pan (a large roasting pan works well). Stir in about 2/3 of a bag of caramel apple candy corn or caramel apple Sugar Babies, then allow the mixture to completely cool. Once cooled, break up the mixture into bite sized pieces to serve. |
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Post by Mystie on Nov 20, 2019 1:49:43 GMT
I make the traditional Chex Mix with the original recipe, however I at least double the seasonings A timely thread -- I've made it twice recently! Once for a long weekend trip with three other couples to the mountains to see the fall color and the other time for a long weekend for four of us traveling to a trade show. I use corn, rice, and wheat chex plus stick pretzels and deluxe mixed nuts. But with lots of butter, Worcestershire, and seasonings. I really prefer mine unadulterated -- no add ins! I like mine pretty basic, too. I do use steak seasoning instead of seasoned salt, I put in an extra half measure of nuts (pecans + cashews and a few peanuts), and I use busted up mini pretzels because they soak up the butter better. Every so often I throw in some Cheerios if I have them, and every so often I put in a little Frank's Red Hot sauce. I'll have to try increasing the onion and garlic powders next time, that sounds like a good idea, and more Worcestershire. |
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Post by smannes on Nov 20, 2019 2:21:40 GMT
Bugles! We love adding Bugles to ours.
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Post by huskermom98 on Nov 20, 2019 3:07:11 GMT
I love to make a sweet & salty chex mix. I use a mix of chex flavors, Crispix, Cheerios (regular, honey nut, or some other mix that I can't think of) but the new cereal I now add is Honeycomb. I've made it with and without skinny pretzel sticks--it's missing something when I don't add them, but I have a tendency to eat around them when I do include them! I want to add some kind of nut to add a little protein, but I haven't found a nut texture that I like with the rest of the cereal (I like the flavor of peanuts and cashews, but not the softness when I'm busy snarfing down the rest of the cereals...)
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Post by ellen on Nov 20, 2019 3:23:06 GMT
I like the original recipe and stick with it. If you have an electric roasting pan it works great for making a huge batch - so much easier to lift off the cover and stir rather than taking it out of the oven to do it.
If I'm going for something sweet, I make the Puppy Chow mix - Crispex. chocolate chips, butter, peanut butter, powdered sugar. Crack
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Post by ferblover on Nov 20, 2019 14:21:15 GMT
We add in Kixx and Cheerios. I try to add in bagelchips if i can find them.
I might add Buggels this year that sounds fun
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Post by Skellinton on Nov 20, 2019 16:17:31 GMT
I make the traditional recipe as well, but leave out the dirt tasting wheat Chex. No mixed nuts due to allergies, just party peanuts. I don’t love the pretzel sticks, so when I am serving myself I try to leave a bunch behind. Fortunately my husband loves the pretzels so he is happy to have extra . My grandma always threw a handful of Cheerios in at the very end so I do that in honor of her . Now I have to make a batch tonight.  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2019 17:51:47 GMT
I am making a list and checking it twice - of all of your suggestions! I knew I could count on you! Heading to Trader Joes on Saturday to look for other fun add in ideas!
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