Chex Mix

Calvin’s Assisted & Independent Living tenants cooked up this tasty Chex Mix and each person got to take their treats home to enjoy.

  • Supplies Needed:
    • Disposable metal pan (bread pan, baking pan, loaf pan, etc)
    • Cooking spray
    • Ziploc bags
  • Ingredients:
    • 1 cup Corn chex cereal
    • 1 cup Rice chex cereal
    • 1 cup Wheat chex cereal
    • 1/2 cup Mixed nuts
    • 1/2 cup Mini pretzels
    • 1/2 cup Garlic Rye Bagel chips
    • 2 tablespoons Butter, melted
    • 3 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
    • 1/2 teaspoon Seasoned salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon Garlic powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon Onion powder
    • Add in anything else that looks good! The mix is yours.
  • Instructions:
    • Add all dry snack ingredients. You can add to your taste preference, what matters is the butter and spice ratio for flavor.
    • Once you have mixed around the snack mix, it is time to make the flavoring.
    • Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the microwave. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, garlic powder, and onion powder.
    • Pour over the snack mix. Stir and make sure all pieces are coated.
  • Cooking options, choose one:
    • Cook in an oven at 250 degrees for 45 minutes. Stir every once in a while to prevent burning. When the timer is done, let cool and then enjoy! OR
    • Cook in a crockpot on low for 2 hours. Spray the slowcooker before pouring snack mix in. Stir often to prevent burning.
  • Store in Ziploc bags to keep fresh!