Everything Bagel Chex Mix is an easy, flavorful twist on a classic party snack. Crunchy, savory, and quick to prepare, this mix is perfect for gatherings, holiday platters, or an everyday nibble that disappears fast.
Chex mix is a timeless favorite: a satisfying combination of texture and salt that keeps people reaching back into the bowl. While many families reserve Chex mix for holidays, it’s welcome any time at our house — and batches rarely last more than a few hours.
The basic Chex mix formula is endlessly adaptable. Using corn, rice, and wheat Chex together creates a pleasant variety of texture and flavor, and adding everything bagel seasoning gives the mix a bold, savory edge. It’s a simple way to take the familiar to the next level.
Ready to use everything bagel seasoning for more than avocado toast? Let’s dive in.
What you need
- Chex cereals: Use corn, rice, and wheat Chex for balanced texture. Buying three boxes may feel excessive, but it’s worth it for the variety.
- Peanuts or mixed nuts: Optional—omit to make the mix nut-free if desired. Nuts add extra crunch and flavor.
- Pretzels and bagel chips: Mini pretzels are bite-sized and ideal for mixing. Bagel chips deliver the bagel-like crunch that defines this version. Use everything-seasoned bagel chips if you want to amplify the seasoning.
- Butter and seasonings: Melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, a touch of salt, and an everything-but-the-bagel seasoning blend are all you need to finish the mix.
Tips and tricks
Although this snack mix is straightforward, a few small steps help ensure an even, crisp result every time.
- Combine seasonings first: Whisk the melted butter, Worcestershire, salt, and everything bagel seasoning in a small bowl before pouring over the dry mix. This helps distribute flavor evenly.
- Stir while baking: If you bake the mix, stir it every 15 minutes. That prevents the top from over-browning while the interior gets crisp.
- Microwave option: Short on time? Microwave the coated mix, uncovered, for about 5 minutes, stirring halfway through. Spread the finished mix on a sheet to cool and crisp.
More easy snack ideas
- Homemade Honey Mustard Pretzels
- Garlic Rosemary White Bean Dip
- Sun-Dried Tomato White Bean Dip
- BBQ-Glazed Chicken Bacon Bites
Give this Everything Bagel Chex Mix a try and enjoy the savory crunch. If you make it, feel free to share your thoughts and variations in the comments.
Everything Bagel Chex Mix
Ingredients
- 3 cups corn Chex
- 3 cups rice Chex
- 3 cups wheat Chex
- 1 10.3 ounce can peanuts or mixed nuts
- 2 cups bite-size pretzels
- 2 cups bagel chips see note
- 6 tablespoons butter melted
- 3 tablespoons Everything But the Bagel seasoning blend
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C).
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In a large bowl, combine the corn, rice, and wheat Chex with the peanuts (or mixed nuts), pretzels, and bagel chips. Stir gently to mix.
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In a small bowl, whisk melted butter with the Everything But the Bagel seasoning and Worcestershire sauce. Pour the mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until everything is evenly coated.
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Spread the coated mix into an ungreased roasting pan or cake pans. Bake about 1 hour, stirring briefly every 15 minutes to ensure even crisping. Remove from oven, let cool completely, then store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Notes
- Which bagel chips to use? Everything-seasoned bagel chips reinforce the bagel flavor. If you don’t have them, garlic or rye bagel chips work well too.
- Microwave method: Toss the dry mix with the melted butter and seasoning, then microwave uncovered for about 5 minutes, stirring halfway through. Spread the mix on a baking sheet to cool and crisp.