Christmas Eve Savoury Snack Mix
This Christmas Eve Savoury Snack Mix is perfect for snacking during cozy nights, wrapping gifts, or festive gatherings. Loaded with Chex cereals, pretzels, cheese crackers, and seasoned with a buttery, umami-rich mix—it’s the ultimate savory holiday snack.
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Saucepan
- Baking Sheet
- Oven
Ingredients
Dry Mix
- 3 cups rice Chex cereal
- 3 cups corn Chex cereal
- 2 cups mini pretzels
- 1.5 cups cheese crackers
- 1 cup mixed nuts toasted for extra flavor (optional)
- 1 cup bagel chips broken into bite-sized pieces
Seasoning Mix
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 0.5 tsp seasoned salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the rice and corn Chex, pretzels, cheese crackers, mixed nuts, and bagel chips.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and seasoned salt. Whisk until combined and bubbling lightly.
- Pour the seasoned butter mixture over the dry mix and gently stir to coat evenly.
- Spread the mix onto a baking sheet in an even layer.
- Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even toasting.
- Let cool completely before serving or storing in an airtight container.
Notes
- Customize with rosemary or thyme for a festive herbal touch, or a dash of cayenne for mild heat.
- Add goldfish crackers or cheese puffs after baking for extra crunch.
- Keeps well in an airtight container for up to two weeks.