Description
This Crock Pot Chex Mix is a delicious and easy-to-make snack perfect for parties, game days, or anytime you want a savory, crunchy treat. Made with a mix of cereals, pretzels, crackers, and nuts, all coated in a flavorful buttery Worcestershire sauce blend and slow cooked to perfection, this recipe yields a large batch that’s perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
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Mix Ingredients
- 9 cups Chex cereal (any combination of corn, rice, and wheat)
- 2 cups tiny pretzels
- 1 ½ cups cheese snack crackers
- 1 ½ cups mixed nuts
Sauce Ingredients
- ½ cup butter (melted)
- ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
- 3 teaspoons seasoning salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Combine the Mix: Add the Chex cereal, pretzels, cheese snack crackers, and mixed nuts into the crock of your slow cooker. Stir the mixture well to ensure even distribution of all the ingredients.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, seasoning salt, garlic powder, and onion powder until the mixture is thoroughly combined and smooth.
- Coat the Mix: Drizzle the prepared butter sauce evenly over the cereal and nut mixture in the crock. Toss everything together carefully until all the pieces are evenly coated with the sauce.
- Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 3 hours. During the cooking process, stir the mixture every 45 minutes to prevent burning and to ensure even cooking and flavor absorption.
- Cool the Mix: Once cooking is complete, spread the Chex Mix onto two baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Allow it to cool to room temperature, which helps the mix crisp up nicely.
- Store: Transfer any leftover Chex Mix into a sealed container and store it at room temperature. It will keep fresh for up to 3 weeks.
Notes
- Be sure to stir the mix regularly during cooking to avoid burning.
- Feel free to customize the mix by adding your favorite nuts or cereal varieties.
- This snack can be made ahead and stored, making it great for entertaining.
- If you prefer a spicier mix, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder to the sauce.
- Cooling the mixture thoroughly ensures the seasoning sets and the texture crisps up.
