Reviewed: May 14, 2012

How can you go wrong with this one? Used cheerios instead of wheat chex and increased the pretzels to 2 cups after I left out the bagel chips. My son likes the original better than the deviled chex mix, which was also a hit.

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Curlyfry

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Falmouth, Massachusetts, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 17, 2012

Instead of using seasoned salt, I substitute celery salt. Also use garlic salt instead of garlic powder, and add about 3/4 Tablespoon vinegar.

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bakingymnast

Reviewed: Jan. 1, 2012

I followed directions and ended up with burnt bits and mushy pieces. I will not cook in microwave again. Had to bake it anyway, so might as well stick with that. All other ingredients are great!!

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Bakers*secret

Cooking Level: Beginning

Home Town: Castle Rock, Washington, USA

Living In: Longview, Washington, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 29, 2011

I have been making this for years. I do, however, reduce the amounts of the three cereals and increase the amounts of nuts, pretzels, and bagel chips. I didn't have the bagel chips this time, so I used little cheese crackers. And I always add sesame sticks to mine. This is a great recipe that makes a big batch, and freezes very well.

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bellepepper

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Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Upper Arlington, Ohio, USA

Living In: Dublin, Ohio, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 29, 2011

Turned out great!

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elissalong

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Kouts, Indiana, USA

Living In: Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 25, 2011

I doubled the seasonings and it was really good. Too bland if you didnt AND I baked it in the over. Makes it wayyyyyyy better.

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BrittanyTL

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Dec. 20, 2011

So disappointed. I wanted to surprise my husband with this special snack he enjoyed as a kid from his Grammie thinking Original Chex meant just that! Followed recipe to the tee....BLAND. Then read reviews.....even after doubling the spices w/o extra butter and using oven method....just NOT the same. Next time I will read reviews 1st before taking the leap of faith in a trusted recipe

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bmsgarden

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Dec. 18, 2011

I give the original recipe 3 stars because its a good starting point but just too bland. I like to use 8 tablespoons of butter instead of 6 and add extra seasonings. I also used substitute half of the garlic powder for garlic salt.

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CRAZEEDAZEE02

Reviewed: Dec. 15, 2011

Thought I would give it a try in the Micro since I have never made it before.. it was bland too.. not enough seasoning...

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runt16

Reviewed: Dec. 1, 2011

Been making Chex mix for years during the holidays. It's a great snack for everyone. I also leave out the wheat chex, don't care for them and often add parmesan twists or other type crackers, etc. Lots of options you can add/omit with this recipe. Also, I always bake mine in the oven, it's so much better that way. I don't see how the micro way could taste good at all or come out crispy like it should be. Double or even triple the seasoning/butter! as is it comes out way too bland! I also add a touch of hot sauce and cayenne pepper!

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