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The Joy of Chex New Twists on America's Favorite Party Mix It wasn’t in the food section, but in the Media & Advertising section of NewYorkTimes.com that the article about Chex Mix appeared. “Chex®, Already a Ubiquitous Holiday Party Snack, Trots Out New Recipes” is a piece by Andrew Adam Newman published online on Dec. 9, 2009. It notes that “About half of the total yearly sales
of Chex occur in the final three months of the year” -- during the holiday season.
All because of Chex Party Mix, that miraculous holiday party staple. The demand is huge, as you might
have noticed if you've tried recently to pick up your Chex. The store shelves in high season are often
missing one of the holy trinity of cereals, either the Wheat, Corn or Rice Chex. (Usually wheat, don’t ask me
why.) But that's not enough for Chex. Cereal just for breakfast is so last
century. To bump up the demand even more, Chex has now switched to microwavable party mix recipes,
and held a contest for the best Chex Party Mix recipe. The $5,000 Grand Prize Winner — Monica Flatford of Knoxville,
TN — who created a Buffalo Chex Mix, as in hot Buffalo Wings.
Which got us to thinking. We’re longtime, bigtime fans of Chex Mix. Why not add a little local flavor
to our favorite snack? Below, find recipes for our own “Ches”-Mix, and “Ches-Mex”-Mix. As well as
the winning Chex Mix recipe and traditional Chex Mix. For more Chex Party Mix recipes, visit www.chex.com. Party on!
“Ches” Mix – our local blend Preptime: Depends. If you’re old school, bake your mixture in the oven at 250º for about an hour, stirring every 15 minutes. New school: Nuke it. Follow the directions in one of the official Chex® recipes below to microwave. Ingredients: * 6 Tablespoons of butter * 1 heaping tablespoon of Todd’s
Crabby DIRT (This yummy herb blend can be found on the shelves at local supermarkets and gourmet shops. Mrs. Dash’s
and Old Bay might work as well.) * Dash of Worcestershire sauce * Dash of garlic powder * 9 cups of cereal, a mix of Corn, Rice and Wheat Chex * 1 cup of Utz Pretzel Squares * 1 cup of either Wye River Cheese Crabbers or White Cheddar Cheese Nips  * 1 cup of mixed nuts (pecans, walnuts and peanuts are all local) * 1 cup of sesame sticks Melt butter and mix in next three ingredients. Taste. If you like things spicier, add more. Mix
dry ingredients and pour this “sauce” over ingredients. I like to bake but microwaving is faster. Drain on paper
towels.
6 tablespoons butter 1.
In large microwavable bowl, mix cereals, nuts, pretzels, cheese nips tortilla 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. Buffalo Chex® Mix – Recipe Winner 2. Microwave uncovered on High 4 to 5 minutes, thoroughly
stirring every 2 minutes. Spread on paper towels to cool. Store in airtight container. Ingredients 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. |
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