Original Chex Mix (1952)

(6 servings)

  • 2 cups Wheat Chex cereal
  • 2 cups Rice Chex cereal
  • 1/2 cup nuts (peanuts work great)
  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
Melt 1/3 cup butter in shallow baking pan. Stir in 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce. Add 2 cups Wheat Chex, 2 cups Rice Chex. and 1/2 cup nuts. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt, mix well.

Heat 30 minutes in 300 degree oven, stirring every 10 minutes. Cool.


Original Chex Mix (1952)


Original Chex Mix (1952)Original Chex Mix (1952)


This is the original recipe for Chex Party Mix as it appeared in magazines in 1952. For best results, use the modern baking time: 250 degrees for 1 hour - stirring every 15 minutes.


Mr Breakfast would like to thank loppo for this recipe.

Recipe number 2809. Submitted 4/9/2010.