Sweet and Salty Old Bay Chex Mix ⋆ DelMarValicious Dishes

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.

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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!

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.

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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!

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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

Cook Time1

Total Time1 10

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Servings:

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.