Homemade Holiday Chex Mix

Now let me start this by saying I’ve made it my mission to perfect my holiday Chex mix recipe (or rather my grandma’s holiday Chex mix) for years.  After receiving my grandmother’s original recipe way back when, I’ve made batches of this super easy snack for just about everyone in my life to enjoy. It’s always been a winner; a batch was even cleared out within a single day at The Mr.’s office.  It’s perfect to have around the house during the holidays, to gift to neighbors and co-workers, and I love that you can make it your own with a few simple additions (we like ours with a little heat).  

And this year I’m proud to bring you my best batch of holiday Chex mix yet.  The secret to this year’s amazing batch:  bake it “low & slow.”  Year’s past I was baking at too high of a temp and the Chex was burning rather than crisping and instead of using a standard cookie sheet (like I did for years), I brought out my turkey roasting pan.  The pan allows you to properly mix the ingredients without making a big ole mess.  And lastly make sure to pay attention to step 4, this is key.  After an hour, and a few stirs later, you’ll have the perfectly crunchy Chex mix to rival my grandmother’s. Truly, MKR

P.S. This is absolutely NOT just a holiday dish, and I would eat this pretty much every day if I could.  It would be perfect if you’re hosting a little Super Bowl get together, plus you can easily make it gluten-free to make practically everyone happy.