Monday, December 13, 2010

Chex Mix Review & Giveaway


Chex Mix has always been a favorite of mine. I remember when I was young going over to my friends house and eating loads of her fathers homemade Chex Mix. So when I got the chance to do this review and giveaway I was thrilled. I was finally going to get around to making my own Chex Mix.

I went grocery shopping and picked up the ingredients and before I even put away all my groceries I was making the Original Chex Party Mix. I was really excited to try it. It took about 10 mins to make it and I was chowing away. I couldn't stop, it was so good. I wish I had been making this stuff sooner.
Well, by the end of the night me, my husband and my son had finished it all. So of course I had to make more the next day. My husband decided to add some hot sauce to his (he puts that stuff on everything). He liked it, but it got soggy after awhile. I think I will have to make him the Hot and Spicy Chex Mix one of these days.

I am hosting a huge family holiday party soon and you know Chex Mix will be on the menu. I recommend you add Chex Mix to your holiday menu too.

The Original Chex® Party Mix

Prep Time:15 min
Start to Finish:15 min
Makes:24 servings (1/2 cup each)

Ingredients
3cups Corn Chex® cereal
3cups Rice Chex® cereal
3cups Wheat Chex® cereal
1cup mixed nuts
1cup bite-size pretzels
1cup garlic-flavor bite-size bagel chips or regular-size bagel chips, broken into 1-inch pieces
6tablespoons butter or margarine
2tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2teaspoons seasoned salt
3/4teaspoon garlic powder
1/2teaspoon onion powder

Preparation Directions

1.In large microwavable bowl, mix cereals, nuts, pretzels and bagel chips; set aside. In small microwavable bowl, microwave butter uncovered on High about 40 seconds or until melted. Stir in seasonings. Pour over cereal mixture; stir until evenly coated.

2. Microwave uncovered on High 5 to 6 minutes, thoroughly stirring every 2 minutes. Spread on paper towels to cool. Store in airtight container.

Oven Directions Heat oven to 250°F. In large bowl, mix cereals, nuts, pretzels and bagel chips; set aside. In ungreased large roasting pan, melt butter in oven. Stir in seasonings. Gradually stir in cereal mixture until evenly coated. Bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Spread on paper towels to cool, about 15 minutes. Store in airtight container.


Kroger Family of Stores will have Chex cereal at their lowest prices of the year from Dec. 2 - Dec. 25. Plus go here for a $1.00 off any 2 boxes of Chex cereal. A great time to buy yours and try out one of their recipes.

The Giveaway:

Win a Kroger 'Chex Holiday Recipes' gift pack. Pack includes two boxes of Chex Cereal and a $25 gift card to Kroger Family of Stores.

Entries:

Tell me if you have ever made Chex Mix yourself or if you plan too. (Please include your email address in your entry)

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Winner will be chosen by Random.org on Jan. 1, 2011. Prize Pack, information and giveaway are all provided by Chex and Kroger through MyBlogSpark.

152 comments:

  1. I haven't made chex mix but these recipes sound good and I might give it a try.

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  2. I follow you publicly on GFC.

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  3. I haven't made Chex mix before, but I think it would be fun to make it with the kids. Thanks for the idea!

    Jenn
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  4. No, I never have!! if I buy some chex cereal I will!
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  5. I haven't made but would like to try some this holiday. Caramel Crispy Chex Mix looks so yummy
    tcarolinep at gmail dot com

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  6. I have never made it myself, but I do love Chex Mix in the bags especially Bar-B-Que flavor! mjjaegly@yahoo.com

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  7. I am a google follower that's how I found out about this give-away! mjjaegly@yahoo.com

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  8. I have made it with my mom. I plan to make it myself for my husband this year!!
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  9. I have made it before if you count Muddy Buddies as a type of Chex Mix. I've never made the nonsweet kind, but I might someday!

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  11. Your button is on my blog in the right sidebar~

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  12. Yes, I have made it many times!

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  13. I'm following you on Twitter (I'm @LuckyJinxy).

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  14. i will try it this holiday with my children
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  17. NOPE BUT WOULD LOVE TO! kytah00@yahoo.com

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  18. I tried it once and its was yummy thx for the giveaway

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  19. We make muddy buddies at least once a year. Usually more!!

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  21. never made one,but hopefully will. looks delish!
    thanks for the chance
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  22. ive made a parmesean ranch kind
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  23. i don't make my own...just buy the mixed!
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  24. I have a freind who has made it hersef, but I never have. I would like to try to one day though. Thanks for the giveaways.
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  25. I am now a follower of yours!
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  26. When I was in high school I worked in a deli that actually sold "home made" Chex Mix, so I used to make 10 gallon containers of it every couple days. It smells so good when you're making it it was really hard not to "sample"!
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  27. My husband has. I was just an assistant. I saw a recipe for lemon buddies I'd like to try that looks less ingredient intensive and I recently for the first time tried muddy buddies and they were yummy so I may attempt them.

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  28. I've never made it but I appreciate it when others do !
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  29. I follow on gfc
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  30. muddy buddies rule :)

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  31. I have never made it but I have tried it when others have made it.

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    Rebecca
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  32. I am a public follower from twitter.com

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  33. My mom makes Chex mix every Christmas. I've helped her make it before, but I've never made my own.
    Kristy OT
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  34. I can't remember if I've actually made any myself, but there's a yummny looking recipe in one of my newest Taste of Home magazines that I'd love to try sometime soon. :)

    Thanks for the giveaway!
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  35. I've actually never made Chex mix myself, although after seeing this page, I might make it for a work gathering

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  36. I have tried it and I love it. All of them!

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  37. I am already a follower.

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  38. Ive never made Chex mix, but I have made puppy chow, yum!

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  39. I haven't made chex mix but I have made puppy chow with chex cereal.

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  40. I haven't ever made it, but my hubby and I were just talking about making some last night! Yum!

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  41. I have never made Chex Mix, but love the 'Doggie Chow' mix with peanut butter, chex mix, and powdered sugar!

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  42. I've never made it but I love it so I should!

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  43. I haven't made it for years, but I bought a bag recently on a road trip and it was so yummy. I will probably make some for New Years (movie night at home)
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  45. Ive never made Chex mix, but I've eaten it.
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  47. I make it several times a year, my family loves it.

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  49. I haven't made Chex mix, probably because I am happy to eat it by handfuls straight from the box.
    I have had it, though and it is tasty.
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  50. I've made it and love the chocolate & powder sugar kind, so unhealthy, but oh so good :)

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  51. I have made the chex mix with taco seasoning and kids love it
    Carole
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  52. I have made Chex Mix many times. My favorite was a Pumpkin Crunch Recipe that was in the Taste of Home magazine.

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  53. It's been a long time, but I have made it.

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  54. I have made Chex mix, but my fav chex recipe is muddy buddies. Yum!

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  56. I haven't made chex mix but these recipes sound good and I would love to try the cajun chex mix
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  58. yes i made a big batch of it a few years ago!
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  60. I have made homemade Chex Mix in the past! I haven't lately but have seen a variety of chex mix recipes that sound really good.
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  61. I made Chex Mix years ago, may have to try again if I win this pack!

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  62. I've never made the plain Chex Mix - I always make People Puppy Chow!

    YUM!!!!

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  63. We all love chex mix! It's a Christmas tradition!

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  64. I'm a follower on gfc

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  66. I LOVE making Chex Mix!
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  68. I've made a version of chex mix using soysauce and corn syrup - yummy!

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  69. I made muddy buddies 2 weeks ago for a chex mix house party!

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  70. I am gfc follower .I make Chex Mix every Christmas .A family favorite.etude37@gmail.com

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  71. No, I have never made it, but I love to eat it! :P

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  72. I would like to make muddy buddies but have never made it.

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  73. I love making Chex Mix, but Puppy Chow (muddy buddies as the box has it) is my favorite!

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  74. I don't make it myself but love to buy it premade!

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  75. I've never made a Chex Party Mix myself but I am planning to make the Close Chocolate Coffee Toffee Chex® Mix - found the recipe here:
    http://www.chex.com/recipes/Recipes.aspx
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  76. I have made chex mix lots of times - yumm! Jack jsrip@juno.com

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  77. I have never made chex mix myself, but would try it.

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  79. I haven't made Chex Mix ever, but I've used Chex cereal to make "Puppy Chow" with chocolate, peanut butter, and powdered sugar...yum!

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  80. I haven't made Chex Mix but the recipes look good.
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  81. I haven't made chex mix --but plan to....especially since there are so many delicious recipes to choose from.

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  82. I have made Chex Mix before but my husband says it's not as good as his mom's. Hers always has a TON of dark bits where the seasoning clumps (his favorite part). :)

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  83. kristyn (kmoses@loqw.com)December 28, 2010 at 11:34 AM

    I make chex mix a lot!

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  84. I've never made it,but I really want to try!
    Thanks,Jess
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  85. I love Chex cereal, it's a favorite in the house, but I have never made Chex mix.

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  86. I have never made chex mix but should probably start- my husband and two oldest boys love the stuff.

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  87. I'm following you via GFC

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  88. I used to make it all the time years ago. Now I buy it in the bag. :) Thanks
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  89. I have never made chex mix before but I would.
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  90. Yes Ive made Chex Mix, In fact I made some for Christmas.
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  92. My mom and my sister and I get together every Christmas to make Chex Mix. awitherstine at gmail dot com

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  93. I have never made Chex Mix myself, but I grew up having it every year since my mom made it.

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  95. We make Chex mix then cover in melted White Chocolate
    we call it reindeer food.

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  96. Never made CHex Mix but make the Muddy Buddies every year.
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  97. Follow on GFC.
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  98. i've never made chex mix myself but definitely love eating it!
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  99. i have made chex mix but it's been a long time--if i win--i'll make it again :)

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  101. I have never made Chex mix, eaten it yes, just not made it. But the muddy buddies sounds yummy so I may just try.
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  102. Have never made it, didn't realize it was so easy!

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  103. I've never made it, but I think I will soon!

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  104. I'm a follower!

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    i have never made Chex mix but I know my kids would love to so why not!

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  106. made it when I was a kid with my mother - but no, not recently - hope to win - thanks - coreybrennan26@hotmail.com - Canada comments OK??

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  107. I make Chex Mix all the time! Would love to win this, for another excuse to make more!!
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  108. I've made what is called "white trash" using theChex Mix!

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  110. I make Chex Mix every Xmas or my family would shun me :-)!erinnsluka@gmail.com

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  112. I have made it before but not recently. Seeing all the new recipes I must give it a try again.
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  114. I have made Chex Mix before, but prefer the convenience of the bagged variety.

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  116. I like to make several varieties of Chex Mix - the traditional mix, and Muddy Buddies :)
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  117. Public GFC follower!
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  118. I've never made it myself, but I like the bags of Chex Mix you can buy in the store :)
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  119. We follow your blog on Google
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  120. We used to make the chex mix buddies / puppy chow! YUM!
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  121. I love to make Chex Mix!
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  122. I love Chex Mix
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  124. I have made Chex Mix before and it is delish!My favorite snack mix with Chex is called "Puppy Chow"!

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  125. Never made chex mix before.
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  126. I used to make it years ago and sort of forgot how to make..........been buying the ready-made pkgs now available, but it really is not as good............thanks for the recipe!
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  128. I am a Chex Mix-A-Holic, just ask my family. We love the Original Chex Mix recipe that is on the box and a Sweet Caramel Chex Mix recipe that my sister gave me years ago.
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  129. I am a follower on GFC.
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  130. I have made the muddy buddy recipe before and it was great. I would love to try some of these other recipes.
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  132. Yes, I have made Chex Mix and my family has loved it.
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  133. I haven't made it in a long time but remember I quite liked it!

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  134. I follow via GFC

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  135. I have made it and loved it!
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  136. public follower
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  137. I made chex mix once and it was great. But it's so much easier to buy the premade chex mix.
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  138. I have not made it myself, but I want to! leandrea246(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  140. I haven't made it yet but plan to with my 4 year old cause his birthday is coming up and it would make a great side dish for the guests.

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