Chex Party Mix Recipe
One of my all-time favorite snacks for home TV viewing and parties is the Chex party mix. It’s the perfect treat to make for watching the Super Bowl. All you need are Chex cereal, some nuts, and just a few more ingredients to make this yummy treat.

One thing you’ll probably notice when you look at the ingredients is that this version of Chex Mix is gluten-free. And something I’ve seen is that no one has ever noticed when I bring it to a get-together.
Ingredients
Most recipes for the original Chex mix include corn, rice, and wheat flavored Chex cereals. Since the only one containing gluten is the wheat, I leave out the wheat variety as I mentioned earlier.
When you add more Corn Chex and Rice Chex, no one will know the difference.

I used to have to leave out the pretzels, until the Glutino food company started making gluten-free pretzel rods. I’ve tried other brands in the past couple of years–all of them good.
Because of this, I can have the full party mix experience. I’ve seen gluten-free twisted pretzels, but they’re not always available.

Other Ingredients to Try
The other ingredients in the mix are typically gluten-free. Butter doesn’t have gluten, and I purchase Worcestershire sauce that doesn’t have gluten. If you’re not sure, email or call the company to find out.

You can use whatever type of nuts you prefer, including mixed nuts. However, as a southern girl whose parents and grandparents had pecan trees in the yard that was the most natural nut for me to use. Unfortunately, we don’t have pecan trees, so I have to buy them.

I add seasoned salt to bring out the flavor of all the ingredients. Even more important to my taste buds, I add cayenne pepper to give it a little extra zing. It’ll make you thirsty, but it’s always a good idea to drink more water anyway. So go for it!

Perfect for All Special Occasions
Make more than you need so you’ll have plenty to serve guests when they pop over for a visit.

You’ll also enjoy this sweet and salty snack mix that adds another layer of deliciousness. Another delightful treat is this slow cooker ranch nut recipe for a blend of nutty flavor and seasonings.

Whether you’re hosting a New Year’s party at home or you’re going to a friend’s house for the Super Bowl, double this Chex party mix recipe and bring it to share with everyone.
More Delicious Snacks
Other delicious snack foods I like to bring to parties are these delicious roasted pecans and this tasty Greek yogurt onion dip with chips.
These spicy hot fire crackers with plain yogurt for dipping and this tasty spinach dip with crackers or bread are also delicious.
If you still have room on the snack table, you’ll also want to add these yummy rotisserie chicken nachos.
You’ll also want to make a delicious cheese ball and bring some crackers. Another delicious party food is this super easy basic cheese ball. Feel free to add any other ingredients to make it your own.
More Easy Appetizer Recipes
Next time you host a get-together, put out a few of these, delight your guests with some yummy snack foods.
Or if you’re going to someone else’s party, bring one or two of these yummy treats. Just make sure you have enough.
Chip Dip Recipes with Sour Cream – If you have a tub of sour cream and a few more ingredients, you can make a delicious dip.
Crispy Zucchini Parmesan Chips – No one has to know how easy these cheese crisps are to make. All they’ll care about is that they’re absolutely delicious!
Bacon Wrapped Jalapeños – Spicy food lovers will go crazy over these yummy snacks! I make them in my air fryer, but you can bake them in the oven if you want.
Ranch Air Fryer Chickpeas – Crunchy and oh-so flavorful, these are another addictive snack!
Bacon Stuffed Tomatoes – Add a little color to the snack table with these delicious little stuffed tomatoes.
Tortilla Chips – Have you ever made your own tortilla chips? It’s super easy, especially when you use your air fryer! And they are so good with this homemade salsa!
Gluten-Free Chex Party Mix Recipe

Chex party mix that is gluten-free and spicy
Ingredients
- 2 cups Rice Chex
- 2 cups Corn Chex
- 1 cup pecans (or mixed nuts if you prefer)
- 1 cup gluten-free pretzel rods
- 4 tablespoons butter (less if you prefer lower fat)
- 4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder (more if you like it super spicy)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
- Add the Corn Chex, Rice Chex, nuts, and pretzel rods to a large mixing bowl.
- Melt the butter. Add Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, seasoned salt, and cayenne powder to the butter.
- Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients. Stir well, being careful not to break the pieces.
- Pour the coated mixture onto an ungreased baking sheet and spread into a single layer.
- Bake at 300 degrees for 20 minutes.
- Stir carefully and put it back in the oven for another 20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and place baking sheet on a cooling rack. Cool for 15 minutes.
Notes
Store in an air-tight, sealed container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
Yield
10Serving Size
1/3 cupAmount Per Serving Calories 203Total Fat 14gSaturated Fat 4gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 9gCholesterol 12mgSodium 355mgCarbohydrates 18gFiber 2gSugar 2gProtein 3g
The nutrition information is a product of online calculators. I try to provide true and accurate information, but these numbers are estimates.
My Nanny used to make these when I was little. She called it Nuts and Bolts. Thanks for the recipe, will definitely be making this!
Hi Stacey! What a great name for this recipe! Thanks for sharing!
We love mixing up different chex party mix versions; this sound yummy.