The Big Game Chex Mix

The Big Game Chex® Mix

Go for the extra points with this touch-of-honey savory mix that’s perfect for munching during your favorite game.

Prep Time:15 min

Start to Finish:30 min

Makes:24 servings (1/2 cup each)

Use your favorite combination of Chex® cereal—just make sure to use a total of 9 cups.

3 cups Corn Chex® cereal

3 cups Rice Chex® cereal

3 cups Wheat Chex® cereal

2 cups honey mustard flavor small pretzel twists, pieces or nuggets

1 cup smoked almonds

1/4 cup butter or margarine

2 tablespoons yellow mustard or hot and spicy mustard

2 tablespoons honey

1 teaspoon seasoned salt

-1.  Oven Directions: Heat oven to 250°F. In ungreased large roasting pan, mix cereals, pretzels and almonds. In 1-quart saucepan, heat butter, mustard, honey and seasoned salt over medium heat, stirring frequently, until butter is melted and mixture is hot. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated. Bake uncovered about 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes, until mixture begins to brown. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool, about 15 minutes. Store in airtight container.

1.  In large microwavable bowl, mix cereals, pretzels and almonds.

2.  In microwavable measuring cup, microwave butter, mustard, honey and seasoned salt uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes or until butter is melted and mixture is hot; stir. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated. Microwave uncovered on High 5 to 6 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes, until mixture begins to brown.

3.  Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool, about 15 minutes. Store in airtight container.

Oven Directions: Heat oven to 250°F. In ungreased large roasting pan, mix cereals, pretzels and almonds. In 1-quart saucepan, heat butter, mustard, honey and seasoned salt over medium heat, stirring frequently, until butter is melted and mixture is hot. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated. Bake uncovered about 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes, until mixture begins to brown. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool, about 15 minutes. Store in airtight container.

1/2 Cup: Calories 130 (Calories from Fat 45); Total Fat 5g (Saturated Fat 1 1/2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 5mg; Sodium 290mg; Total Carbohydrate 18g (Dietary Fiber 2g, Sugars 3g); Protein 3g % Daily Value*: Vitamin A 6%; Vitamin C 2%; Calcium 6%; Iron 25% Exchanges: 1 Starch; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 1 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 1
*% Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.