1. Preheat your oven to 250 degrees F. It’s important to have your oven at the right temperature to ensure that everything bakes evenly. The warm air will help to crisp up the mix nicely.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn Chex, rice Chex, whole wheat Chex, mixed nuts, pretzels, and bagel chips. Gently toss them together until they’re well mixed. This is where the fun begins as you see all the colorful ingredients come together!
3. In a separate bowl, melt the butter. Once melted, add in the worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and a good pinch of pepper. Whisk it all together until combined. This mixture will add loads of flavor to your Chex mix.
4. Pour the buttery mixture over the cereal blend. Use a spatula to gently toss everything together. Make sure each piece is thoroughly coated with the buttery goodness. This step is crucial for flavor!
5. Spread the mixture evenly onto a large baking sheet. It’s important to spread it out to ensure even baking. If the mix is too crowded, some pieces may not get crispy.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for one hour. Every 15 minutes, take it out and stir it around to ensure that everything bakes evenly. You’ll start to notice a delicious aroma filling your kitchen!
7. After one hour, take it out of the oven. Spread it out on paper towels to cool for about 15 minutes. This will allow the mix to crisp up even more. You can also just dive in and start enjoying while it’s still warm!
8. Once cooled, store your Moms Secret Christmas Eve Chex Mix in an airtight container. It can last for weeks, but I bet it won’t last that long once everyone starts snacking!
