I’ve been on a mission to finish up things in my pantry as I seem to be building an ever growing collection of half open boxes of cereal and crackers and pretzels and then buy new bags forgetting I had the old bags!

Chex mix sounded like a perfect way to use up all the half opened bags but I wasn’t really feeling the standard cheese or sweet mixes and decided to put my own spin on it with Indian seasoning! These make the perfect afternoon snack but also work really well as part of gift bags – they made an appearance in our Diwali treat bags! Hope you enjoy this fun spin on a kid-friendly snack!

Tips & Tricks

• You can use any mix of Chex cereal: I like to use a mix of corn rice and wheat for different textures
• If you are using sesame seeds or any kind of nuts, add them at the end after you have baked the Chex so they don’t burn
• You can find Kitchen King seasoning and any Indian Store; you can always use a combination of chili powder, cumin powder and garam masala (all available at any regular store in the spice aisle) to mimic the Indian flavors
• The key is to go low and slow with the baking – it makes sure all the butter dries up and you end up with nice crispy pieces without burning

Recipe Information

• Prep time: 30 minutes
• Cook time: 10 minutes
• Yield: 12 cups 

Ingredients

• 10 cups Chex – mix of corn, rice and wheat
• 1 cup sesame sticks
• 1 cup mini pretzels
• 1 stick butter
• 3 tbsp Kitchen King masala seasoning
• 1 tbsp Garlic powder
• 1 tbsp Paprika
• Sprinkle Ketchup Seasoning (optional – I used Trader Joe’s brand)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 250F
2. In a large mixing bowl, mix the Chex cereal and mini pretzels and set aside
3. Melt the butter in 30 seconds increments in the microwave
4. Add in seasoning to the butter and mix well. Pour over Chex cereal and stir well until coated
5. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes stirring every 10 minute
6. Add in sesame sticks and let cool
7. Store in airtight container