The question of the day is: what are these round, brown disks in my Chex Mix?
Answer: Melba toasts. And they are clearly the best part of the whole thing.
But when Tammy stared down at the crunchy, brown disks, she couldn’t help but be repulsed at the sight of them.
“They’re delicious,” India said. “Just eat one.”
Tammy continued to watch it warily. “No, I don’t think so.”
“Eat it.”
“No.”
“Eat it.”
“No.”
“Eat it! I’ll give you five circle pretzels if you eat it.”
With extreme hesitation she lifted it to her nose and sniffed.
“Just eat it,” I said. “It’s good.”
“Five. Circle. Pretzels.” India watched her intently. “Eat it.”
With one quick motion she popped the melba toast into her mouth, chewing rapidlylike a bunny. (I don’t know how else to describe it. It was quite funny.) After a minute the chewing slowed and India leaned closer.
“You liked it, didn’t you?”
There was a moment of silence as everyone stared at Tammy. “It wasn’t horrible. Now give me my pretzels.”
India sighed. “Fine,” she began counting out the pretzels. “One–”
“One!” Tammy repeated.
“Two–”
“Two!”
Tammy ate a pretzel.
“Three–”
“Two!”
India’s face was blank as she stared at Tammy. “You get five pretzels.”
“Well, give me another one because you made me eat that brown thing!”
Maybe this was a “you had to be there” thing, but those of us sitting in the hall could not stop laughing. Now I have to go because we are about to have another hall meeting. Is it dramatically promising? Possibly. I will let you know if crazy crap hits the fan!!!
Mel
FAQs
What Is This Brown Thing In My Chex Mix??? The question of the day is: what are these round, brown disks in my Chex Mix? Answer: Melba toasts. And they are clearly the best part of the whole thing.
What are the chip things in Chex Mix? ›
Rye chips – ever wonder what the little brown things in Chex mix are? They are rye chips, and our favorite little thing that makes this version stand out from other homemade types! If you're making this on the fly, garlic bagel chips are usually easier to find at the grocery store, and still really tasty.
What are the little brown things in gardettos? ›
You know those dark brown little chips in Gardettos? They're just little spiced pieces of dried rye bread. We made a couple tweaks like using Gardetto's toast pieces in the recipe instead of toasting our own bread.
What are the dark crackers in Chex Mix? ›
Ah, the rye cracker. The most beautiful element of any bag of Chex Mix. Rare in appearance but always welcome, the rye cracker has a beautiful color and grain texture.
What are the pieces in Chex Mix? ›
Though contents vary, the mixes generally include an assortment of Chex cereals, chips, hard breadsticks, pretzels, nuts or bagel bites.
What is the brown part of Chex Mix? ›
The question of the day is: what are these round, brown disks in my Chex Mix? Answer: Melba toasts. And they are clearly the best part of the whole thing.
What's in Chex Mix Turtle? ›
Turtle Chex™ Party Mix. This no-bake game day snack is ready in less than 15 minutes and has the best sweet and salty flavor. It's loaded with Chex cereal, pretzels and almonds, then topped with a delicious chocolate-caramel drizzle. Take one bite and you will be hooked!
Why isn't Chex Mix sold in Canada? ›
Chex has really not caught on as a brand in Canada. Although many other products of General Mills, like Cheerios, are very popular, Chex is seen as a “niche” product. General Mills has five factories in Canada, and that means that they really can't afford to produce their entire product line up here.
What is the fancy name for Chex Mix? ›
Chex mix (aka nuts n' bolts), a classic American snack that's a staple in American homes, especially during football games and holiday gatherings, combines Chex cereal with nuts and other bite-sized treats, seasoned and baked until crispy.
What is the best thing in Chex Mix? ›
Corn Chex
Corn Chex are indisputably the best part of a bag of Chex Mix. If you've ever tasted Corn Chex on their own, you know they don't need to be doused in seasoning to be enjoyable—you could easily eat them plain.
The three types of cereal are usually Corn Chex, Rice Chex, and Wheat Chex. Beyond that, pretzels, peanuts, and some kind of cracker or rye chip are standard. Is it cheaper to buy Chex Mix or make your own? Homemade Chex Mix is cheaper AND better tasting than anything you can buy at the store.
Does Chex Mix go bad? ›
Avoiding Spoilage and Contamination
To ensure the snack remains safe to consume: Store Chex Mix in air-tight containers to keep out moisture, which can lead to staleness or mold. Refrigerate the mix for extended shelf life, remembering it generally lasts 4 to 6 weeks when stored properly.
How old is Chex? ›
80+ Years. Since 1937, Chex has been committed to making a pantry staple that people love.
What is the crunchy thing in Chex Mix? ›
It's corn Chex, wheat Chex, pretzels, rye chips, bagel chips and mini breadsticks combined with a unique seasoning blend for a one-of-a-kind snack.
What are Gardetto's rye chips made of? ›
Enriched Flour (wheat flour, niacin, iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), Vegetable Oil (soybean, high oleic soybean, canola, and/or high oleic canola oil), Rye Flour, Salt.
What kind of chips are in party mix? ›
This delicious mix features crunchy corn chips, pretzels, nacho-flavored tortilla chips, cheese curls, and BBQ corn chips, providing a delightful snacking experience in every bite. Packaged in a convenient size, Utz Party Mix is perfect for parties, picnics, or any occasion that calls for a tasty treat to share.
Why did Chex Mix add bagel chips? ›
I guess Chex thought it wouldn't be missed too much. Well, they were wrong. Many people spent years signing petitions, making calls, and posting on social media begging Chex Mix to bring back the salty, crunchy, bagel-y part of Chex Mix. And thankfully, after a decade, Chex Mix heeded the bagel chip's pleading fans.
