Julie'S Extra Special Holiday Chex Mix Recipe

Name: Julie'S Extra Special Holiday Chex Mix
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Seasoning mix; 1 lb bacon, slices (approx, up to 1/2 cup drippings) or 1/3 cup bacon drippings (approx, up to 1/2 cup drippings); 1/2 cup butter; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon celery salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground sage; 1/2 teaspoon Lawry's Seasoned Salt, to taste; 4 dashes Tabasco sauce, to taste; The Dry Mix; 2 cups dry roasted peanuts; 1 cup cashew pieces; 2 cups pretzels (whatever shape you prefer, but small ones are easier to handle); 5 cups Corn Chex; 3 cups Rice Chex; 1 cup Wheat Chex; 2 cups Cheerios toasted oat cereal; 1 cup cheese nips or 1 cup goldfish crackers

Servings: persons

Seasoning mix
1 lb bacon, slices (approx, up to 1/2 cup drippings) or 1/3 cup bacon drippings (approx, up to 1/2 cup drippings)
1/2 cup butter
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon ground sage
1/2 teaspoon Lawry's Seasoned Salt, to taste
4 dashes Tabasco sauce, to taste
The Dry Mix
2 cups dry roasted peanuts
1 cup cashew pieces
2 cups pretzels (whatever shape you prefer, but small ones are easier to handle)
5 cups Corn Chex
3 cups Rice Chex
1 cup Wheat Chex
2 cups Cheerios toasted oat cereal
1 cup cheese nips or 1 cup goldfish crackers

1
Fry up the bacon until it's nice and crisp. Note: for those who've asked, 1 pound of bacon (in my experience) will yield between 1/3 to 1/2 cup of drippings. It depends on the bacon you use.
2
Then place the cooked bacon in a container and reserve it for another use- it's the leftover drippings you're after!
3
Pre-heat the oven to 250 degrees F.
4
Melt the butter and bacon drippings together in a saucepan, then stir in the seasonings to make a nice, buttery mix.
5
In a very large bowl, combine the mix ingredients.
6
Gradually stir in the buttery seasoning mix until the dry mix is evenly coated.
7
Spread on cookie sheets and bake for 1 hour, turning every 15 minutes.
8
Spread on paper towels to cool.
9
Store in airtight container.

2107

kcal

Calories

120

Fat

182

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Seasoning mix, 1 lb bacon, slices (approx, up to 1/2 cup drippings) or 1/3 cup bacon drippings (approx, up to 1/2 cup drippings), 1/2 cup butter, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, and more.

Yes, Julie'S Extra Special Holiday Chex Mix falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Julie'S Extra Special Holiday Chex Mix

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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