When attending parties or a get together, the conversations usually are centered around the snacks! I have had so many great conversations while munching away on the appetizers. One easy snack to make is Chex Mix. Did you know that there are tons of different recipes for Chex Mix? From sweet to salty, there are so many easy recipes to make. I branched out from the traditional Chex Mix last weekend and made Parmesan Italian Chex Mix and Sugar Cookie Chex Mix. Both were a huge hit.
For the Parmesan Italian Chex Mix I used a combination of Corn and Rice Chex Cereal, mini pretzels and cheese crackers. I followed the recipe for Cheesy Ranch Chex™ Mix but changed the Ranch Dressing Mix to Italian Dressing Mix. I had intended to make the Ranch version, but I forgot the ranch dressing mix at the store. I improvised with what I had and it turned out fabulous!
Chex Mix is super simple to make. Combine the cereal, pretzels and cheese crackers. Melt the butter and pour over top of the cereal mix. Mix in the Italian Dressing mix and the Parmesan cheese. Then you microwave the mixture for about three minutes. Let it cool on a baking sheet and then serve!
This recipe makes a huge batch. We brought some to a party and then had enough for snacks during the week.
- 9 cups Corn Chex™, Rice Chex™ or Wheat Chex™ cereal (or combination)
- 2 cups bite-size pretzel twists
- 2 cups bite-size cheese crackers
- 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
- 1 package (1 oz) Italian dressing and seasoning mix
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- In large microwavable bowl, mix cereal, pretzels and crackers.
- In small microwavable bowl, microwave butter uncovered on High about 30 seconds or until melted.
- Pour butter over cereal mixture; stir until evenly coated. Stir in dressing mix and cheese until evenly coated.
- Microwave uncovered on High 3 minutes, stirring after each minute.
- Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool.
- Store in airtight container.
I also made the Sugar Cookie Chex™ Party Mix since I couldn’t decide between salty or sweet. This version is great for a quick dessert. For other Chex Party Mix recipes, make sure to visit the Chex Recipe Index.
Make sure you check out my other easy recipes in my recipe index!
Giveaway
One How to Have it All reader will win a $50 gift card to make their own Chex Mix!
How to Enter
Enter by leaving a comment on this post. If you are reading this via email or RSS Feed, you will need to click over to the post HERE. There are THREE entries per person. You must leave a separate comment for each entry. The winner will be drawn at random on March 30, 2015. Open to USA residents only.
- 1st Entry: What is your favorite Chex Mix recipe to make?
- 2nd Entry: Follow me on facebook, twitter, Google+ or Pinterest. If you already do, just leave a comment saying so.
- 3rd Entry: Subscribe via email or RSS feed. If you already do, just leave a comment saying so.
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post on behalf of Chex. All opinions expressed are mine.
Latest posts by Renae Chiovaro (see all)
- Last Minute Batgirl Costume - October 22, 2016
- Agnes & Dora: Comfortable & Affordable Clothing - September 19, 2016
- Life is a Highway - September 17, 2016
i have never made chex party mix but would love to make the Tiramisu Chex Party Mix
follow pinterest as https://www.pinterest.com/lisalu24/
email via – jslbrown2009(at)aol(dot)com
I like the claasic Chex Mix recipe.
I follow on Twitter. @dereklauren
I like muddy buddies.
I follow you on pinterest
I subscribe to your emails.
My favorite Chex Mix recipe to make is a cake batter mix with sprinkles, my kids love it too!
I follow on Facebook under the user name: Nicole Dziedzic.
I already Subscribe via email under a yahoo email: lil_lady_dz
I like Sweet Pecan Chex Mix!
I’m a Facebook follower (Sheila Korman)!
I’m an email subscriber!
I like the Chex Lemon Buddies.
Like How to Have it All on Facebook–shirley emitt.
Subscriber via email–supergrand2009@yahoo.com.
I like to make peach cobbler Chex party mix
Follow you on Facebook as Elena Istomina
I subscribe to your emails
I love traditional Chex mix, but now I need to try that Italian Parmesan mix!
Facebook follower- M.J. Moore
Email subscriber- butterflyrouge (at)yahoo(dot)com
I’m an email subscriber!
My favorite is the Original Chex Party Mix.
I like muddie buddies.
I already follow via Twitter. @dlhaley17
Email follower.
I follow on twitter
i’ve never made one!
i follow on twitter
i subscribe via rss feed
My favorite is Ooey Gooey Chex Mix .
I’m a subscriber.
I follow on Pinterest.
I like the Buffalo Chex Mix
cshell090869 at aol dot com
follow you on facebook under Shelly Peterson
cshell090869 at aol dot com
email subscriber
cshell090869 at aol dot com
I love to make the cake batter muddy buddy mix!
I follow you on Pinterest (skyejaden)
I’m an email subscriber!
We have always made muddy buddies – it’s got mainly chex cereals, peanut butter, chocolate and powdered sugar. Sometimes we add in pretzels or a few m&ms, but
tammigirl recently posted..Big Time Savings!
I follow you on:
facebook ; tammi velez / tammigirl
twitter: tammigirl
pinterest: tammigirl
google+: tammi.velez
tammigirl recently posted..Big Time Savings!
I get your posts delivered to my email.
tammigirl recently posted..Big Time Savings!
I like the hot and spicy chex party mix.
I’m an email subscriber.
I would love the Chex Muddy Buddies!
Fb Follow Seyma Shabbir
email subscriber
seyma_bennett AT Hotmail DOT COM
i like the original mix the best
I’ve always liked the muddy buddy chex mix recipe
I follow on FB
I follow via email
My favorite Chex Mix recipe to make is Chocolate Macaroon Chex Mix.
Already following How to Have it All on Pinterest {cherylfahling}.
Already subscribed to the RSS feed in Feedly reader.
I’ve never made a chex mix before, believe it or not. But you believe I will be making this new Parmesean- Cheese- Italian chex mix.
Carol L
I am already an email subscriber.
Carol L
I also already follow you on Pintetest.
http://www.pinterest.com/lucky4750/
I like the Chocolate Chex Caramel Crunch recipe.
I subscribed by email.
I followed on pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/cubesmania/
I like the classic traditional recipe.
email subscriber
FB follower
I love the cheddar cheese mix.
I follow on twitter
My favorite recipe is Birthday Cake Celebration Chex Mix™
Follow on Pinterest as https://www.pinterest.com/mummytotwoboys1/
Confirmed email subscriber
I like the muddy buddies mix of Chex Mix the best.
I follow on Pinterest.
My favorite is homemade muddy buddies.
I follow on twitter
@rubylorikeet
I like to make and eat the Muddy Buddy mix.
Follow on facebook – Andrea Williams
Already an email subscriber.
I like to make Original Chex party mix
I like you on facebook as Leidy Ruiz
I subscribed to receive your emails
I like the original party chex mix.
Follow on google + Jessica Beard
I like Caramel Crispy Chex Mix
g+ follower amanda sakovitz
im an email subscriber
I like adding popcorn, cashews, peanuts and m&M’s in mine mix
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
email subscriber
like on facebook: michelle b
I like to make Chocolate Caramel Party Mix.
I follow you on pinterest (kelly saver)
I subscribe to your email.
I would love to make the Vanilla Buddy Muddies recipe.
I follow on pinterest.
The Peach Cobbler Chex Party Mix looks like it would be fun to make and taste great.
I follow on twitter
My favorite Chex Mix is Cookies and Cream puppy chow.
I follow you on Pinterest. https://www.pinterest.com/SimplyCountry79/
I subscribe via email.
I am an original Chex mix fan.
Twitter follower-maryjaco1
I am a email subriber.
I like the original chex mix recipe.
Facebook and Google+ follower
email subscriber dguillen at kc dot rr dot com
I love Cajun Chex Mix
Follow you on Facebook, G+ and Pinterest.
I love mint chocolate chex. Yummo!
Cori Westphal recently posted..$100 Home Depot Gift Card Group Giveaway! Ends 12/15!
I follow you on Twitter @coriwestphal (twitter.com/coriwestphal)
Cori Westphal recently posted..$100 Home Depot Gift Card Group Giveaway! Ends 12/15!
I’m an RSS subscriber via Feedly: Cori Westphal
Cori Westphal recently posted..$100 Home Depot Gift Card Group Giveaway! Ends 12/15!
I would make the Sugar Cookie Chex Mix
I already follow you on Pinterest as cezovski9
I already subscribe via e-mail
Digicats {at} Sbcglobal {dot} Net
Oh I have only made the original and the muddy buddies! Boy…Im boring! LOL
I cannot believe all the recipes they have! how fun!!!
I follow you on Facebook (Laura Jacobson) and Pinterest (ilovemybeagle2)
I like the Chex Cookie Pizza recipe.
I follow you on Pinterest as rounder9834
I Subscribe via email as rounder9834 @yahoo.com
I liked making the original Chex mix for my kids.