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    Sweet and Salty Old Bay Chex Mix

    Published: Sep 16, 2024 · Modified: Feb 13, 2025 by Lynne Kenton · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Sweet and Salty Old Bay Chex Mix is the muddy buddy recipe that you need! This simple recipe is the perfect, zesty mix of Old Bay Seasoning combined with traditional sweet Chex Mix. This recipe is perfect for snacking at the holidays or whenever you want to make a special and simple treat! 

    A glass bowl filled with a savory Old Bay Chex Mix, consisting of pretzels and various seasoned Chex cereals, sits on a wooden surface. Scattered pieces of the snack mix and a container of Old Bay seasoning are visible in the background.

    Passing around a big bowl of Chex Mix is somewhat of a holiday tradition. I am not sure why, but Chex Mix is something that I always make around the holidays. Being from Maryland, my family is a big fan of Old Bay. We use it on seafood, chicken wings, and potato chips. I decided to mix sweet Chex Mix with this salty seasoning to make a snack that everyone wants to eat. 

    If you like Chex Mix as much as my family, try one of these Chex Mix recipes! This Pay Day Bar Chex Mix is a sweet treat reminiscent of the traditional candy bar complete with peanuts! Or, try this Cookie Butter Chex Mix for an even sweeter treat! This recipe uses Biscoff Cookie Butter to coat the cereal for a delicious delight! 

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    • Why You'll Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Variations
    • Substitutions
    • Step-by-Step Instructions
    • Storage
    • Top tip
    • FAQ
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    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    • The ultimate sweet and salty combo! 
    • There are no fancy ingredients used to make this party mix. 
    • Make enough for a large crowd! 
    • This recipe requires only 10 minutes of hands-on time. 

    Ingredients

    Head to the cereal aisle to stock up for this recipe! 

    A top-down view of ingredients for an Old Bay Chex Mix arranged in bowls and labeled. Clockwise from the top: Rice Chex, unsalted butter, peanuts, Corn Chex, brown sugar, mini pretzels, and Old Bay seasoning in the center.
    • Corn Chex and Rice Chex are the base of this recipe. The checkerboard texture of the cereal creates the perfect base to trap the sweet sauce.
    • Melted Unsalted Butter and Brown Sugar are combined to create a sweet sauce that coats the cereal. 
    • Old Bay Seasoning is mixed with butter and sugar to give the cereal a salty and unique flavor. 
    • Mini Pretzels and Peanuts are baked with the cereal for added crunch and flavor. 

    See full recipe card below for quantities.

    Variations

    • Make this recipe gluten-free by using gluten-free pretzels. All of the other ingredients are naturally gluten-free! 

    Substitutions

    • Substitute the Chex cereal with a different kind of Chex cereal such as Wheat Chex, Honey Nut Chex, or Maple Brown Sugar Chex. 
    • Replace the peanuts with sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds. 
    • If you can't find Old Bay Seasoning, use JO Seasoning or Cajun Seasoning. 
    • In place of the pretzels, use your favorite crunchy snacks such as Cheddar Sesame Sticks, Oyster Crackers, or Cheez-Its! 

    Step-by-Step Instructions

    A large stainless steel bowl is filled with Old Bay Chex Mix and mini pretzels, with a blue spoon resting inside. The snack mix appears to be seasoned with a visible coating of spices.

    Step 1: Mix the Rice Chex, Corn Chex, Mini Pretzels, and Peanuts in a large bowl. 

    Step 2: Melt the butter. Whisk in brown sugar and Old Bay until a thick mixture forms. 

    A person is pouring a red-orange seasoned sauce from a white bowl into a mixing bowl filled with Chex cereal, pretzels, peanuts, and other snack mix ingredients. A blue spatula is held over the white bowl as they create their delicious Old Bay Chex Mix.

    Step 3: Drizzle the butter mixture over top of the cereal. Stir together to coat the cereal.

    A baking sheet filled with a mixture of Chex cereal, pretzels, and nuts, all evenly spread out and lightly coated with Old Bay seasoning. The snack mix appears toasted and ready to serve.

    Step 4: Bake cereal mix for 1 hour at 250 degrees Fahrenheit stirring every 20 minutes. Allow cereal to cool before enjoying. 

    Storage

    Store Chex Mix sealed in an airtight container. Chex Mix can be frozen for up to 3 months. Let Chex Mix thaw overnight. 

    Top tip

    Microwave the brown sugar with the melted butter for 30 seconds to help the ingredients to incorporate. 

    FAQ

    Why is my Chex Mix soggy?

    Chex Mix can become soggy if the liquid mixture is only poured on part of the cereal. Make sure to thoroughly stir together the butter mixture with the cereal to spread it out to all cereal. 

    What flavor will Old Bay Seasoning add to Chex Mix?

    Old Bay will add a salty flavor with a little spice! The spice level is very minimal and compliments the sweet brown sugar in this recipe. 

    What is Old Bay Seasoning?

    Old Bay Seasoning is a seasoning made with paprika, celery salt, black pepper, and red pepper. It is primarily used on seafood such as steamed crabs and shrimp. The distinctive flavor is great on pretty much anything! 

    Related

    Looking for other simple snack recipes? Try one of these:

    • A platter of parmesan bread bites with pizza sauce.
      Air Fryer Parmesan Bread Bites (Copycat Domino's)
    • Air Fryer Potato Wedges (Buffalo Wild Wings Copycat)
    • Roasted Indian Cauliflower (Easy Air Fryer Recipe)
    • Biscoff Cookie Butter Chex Mix placed in a large mixing bowl with extra cookies and cookie butter.
      Biscoff Cookie Butter Chex Mix (Muddy Buddy Snack)

    Pairing

    Refresh your tastebuds with one of these simple cocktail recipes:

    • Margarita in a glass garnished with a lime wheel.
      Honey Hot Sauce Margarita (4 Ingredient Cocktail)
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    A glass bowl filled with a savory Old Bay Chex Mix, consisting of pretzels and various seasoned Chex cereals, sits on a wooden surface. Scattered pieces of the snack mix and a container of Old Bay seasoning are visible in the background.
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    Sweet and Salty Old Bay Chex Mix (Snack Recipe)

    Sweet and Salty Old Bay Chex Mix is the muddy buddy recipe that you need! This simple recipe is the perfect zesty mix of Old Bay Seasoning combined with traditional sweet Chex Mix. This recipe is perfect for snacking at the holidays or any time you want to make a special and simple treat! 
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time1 hour hr
    Total Time1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 531kcal
    Author: Lynne Kenton

    Equipment

    • Large Bowl
    • Rimmed Baking Sheet

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Melted
    • ½ cup Brown Sugar
    • 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
    • 4 cups Corn Chex
    • 4 cups Rice Chex
    • 2 cups Mini Pretzels
    • 1 cup Peanuts

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
    • To a large bowl, add the Corn Chex, Rice Chex, pretzels and peanuts.
    • In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, and Old Bay Seasoning.
    • Pour the melted butter mixture over top of cereal and stir together to coat the cereal.
    • Pour cereal on a large rimmed baking sheet and bake for 1 hour stirring every 20 minutes.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 531kcal | Carbohydrates: 96g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 699mg | Potassium: 443mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 1.417IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 231mg | Iron: 28mg

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