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Crockpot Chex Mix
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A fun, homemade twist on the classic party food, this savory crockpot Chex mix delivers a bold, crunchy flavor. I love how easy it is to make in the slow cooker — keeping my oven free and making it the perfect addition to any party menu.
Homemade Chex Mix Ingredients
You’ll need:
- 4 cups of Rice Chex cereal
- 3 cups of Corn Chex cereal
- 2 cups of Wheat Chex cereal
- 2 cups of pretzels
- 2 cups of bagel chips
- 1 cup of Bugles
- 1 cup of peanuts
- 10 tablespoons of butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce
- 2½ teaspoons of seasoned salt
- 1¼ teaspoons of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of onion powder
Substitutions And Additions
ADD-INS: There are plenty of different mix-ins you can add to this great snack. Tasty substitutions include Cheerios, mini pretzels, oyster crackers, goldfish crackers, or Cheez-Its.
CHEX: It is up to you which types of Chex cereals you use in this classic recipe. While the recipe calls for a mix, if you prefer one type or can only get one type at the grocery store, just make sure it adds up to 9 cups.
How To Make Chex Mix In A Crock Pot
OUR RECIPE DEVELOPER SAYS
We’d recommend you use a 6-quart (or bigger!) oval-shaped slow cooker for this recipe. It will give you more cooking space.
STEP ONE: In a large crockpot, place the Chex cereals, pretzels, bagel chips, Bugles, and peanuts. Use two wooden spoons to gently mix together.
STEP TWO: Place the melted butter in a small bowl and add the Worcestershire sauce and spices and stir together.
STEP THREE: Pour some of the butter mixture over the cereal mixture and mix with the two spoons.
Continue to pour the mixture over in small amounts and mix until all the butter mixture is fully distributed.
PRO TIP:
Be sure to gently stir so that you don’t break the cereal!
STEP FOUR: With the slow cooker on low heat, cook for three hours. For the first two hours, stir every 25 to 30 minutes.
In the last hour, stir every 15 to 20 minutes to keep from burning.
PRO TIP:
Place paper towels under the lid while cooking to absorb any extra moisture. Wipe the moisture off the lid each time you stir.
If you find there is too much condensation taking place, tilt the lid at an angle on the slow cooker so it is partially covering the top.
STEP FIVE: Spread the cereal mixture in a single layer onto an ungreased large baking sheet or parchment paper to cool for 20 minutes before serving.
PRO TIP:
Try to lay it out in a single layer as best you can so it can cool and harden once baked and not stick together.
If you need to speed up the process, you can put your baking sheets in the refrigerator.
How To Serve This Chex Mix Recipe
Homemade Chex mix is a perfect treat to serve during the holiday season. It’s so easy to put this in a large bowl and serve it for holiday parties, and it might be hard to stop once you start snacking.
Add a few fun cocktails, such as our pink Starburst cocktail and Jolly Rancher drink, to wash it down.
If you are looking for more party appetizers, check out our cheese ball recipe and cucumber bites. They’re both favorites!
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How To Serve
ON THE COUNTER: You can store the snack mix in an airtight container or Ziploc bag at room temperature for up to a week.
IN THE FREEZER: Store this great recipe in an airtight plastic bag and place it in the freezer for up to 4 weeks.
You’ll Love Crockpot Chex Mix
I love making this crockpot Chex Mix recipe year-round. It’s one of my favorite snacks over the holidays, but it’s also a great savory snack in the summer when we want something crunchy and bold but don’t want to turn on the oven and heat up the house.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I add other ingredients to this snack?
This slow-cooker Chex party mix is very flexible. Add or omit whichever ingredients you’d like, and it will still be a very tasty treat.
Can I freeze the slow cooker Chex mix?
This easy recipe can be frozen for up to four weeks stored in an airtight container.
Can I store this on the counter or in the fridge?
Chex mix can be safely stored for up to a week in an airtight container on the counter.
Is Chex mix gluten-free?
Chex Mix being gluten-free will depend on the ingredients that you are using in the mixture.
If you use wheat Chex, it won’t be gluten-free, while if you are only using rice and corn Chex and the other mix-ins don’t have wheat, it will be gluten-free.
Is Chex mix vegan?
This Chex mix recipe is not vegan as neither butter nor Worcestershire sauce is vegan.
Is homemade Chex Mix a healthy snack?
Homemade Chex mix is a fairly healthy snack since there is very little sugar in the mixture.
How do you keep homemade Chex Mix from getting soggy?
You can make sure that the Chex mix doesn’t become soggy by spreading it out on a baking sheet once cooked and giving it time to cool and dry.
Crock Pot Chex Mix Recipe
Bold, crunchy, and easy to make, this crockpot Chex mix is a party time favorite.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings 16
Ingredients
- 4 cups rice Chex cereal
- 3 cups corn Chex cereal
- 2 cups wheat Chex cereal
- 2 cups pretzels
- 2 cups bagel chips
- 1 cup Bugles
- 1 cup peanuts
- 10 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2½ teaspoons seasoned salt
- 1¼ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- In a large slow cooker (6-quart or bigger. An oval-shaped one gives more cooking space), place the cereals, pretzels, bagel chips, Bugles, and peanuts. Use two wooden spoons to gently mix together.
- Place the melted butter in a small bowl and add the Worcestershire sauce and spices and stir together until mixed well.
- Pour some of the butter mixture over the cereal mixture and mix with the two spoons. Keep pouring the butter mixture over in small amounts and mixing until all the butter mixture is fully distributed.
- With the slow cooker on low, cook for three hours. For the first two hours, stir every 25 to 30 minutes. In the last hour, stir every 15 to 20 minutes to keep mixture from burning.
- Spread the cereal mixture in a single layer onto an ungreased baking sheet or parchment paper to cool for 20 minutes before serving.
Notes
- We’d recommend you use a 6-quart (or bigger!) oval-shaped slow cooker for this recipe. It will give you more cooking space.
- Be sure to gently stir so that you don’t break the cereal!
- Place some paper towels under the lid while cooking to absorb any extra moisture. Wipe the moisture off the lid each time you stir. If you find there is too much condensation taking place, tilt the lid at an angle on the slow cooker, so it is partially covering the top.
- Try to lay it out in a single layer as best you can so it can cool and harden once baked and not stick together. If you need to speed up the process, you can put your baking sheets in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Calories: 366kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 1052mg | Potassium: 152mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 614IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 8mg
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Comments
Karen Isaacson says
Why only good for 1 wk.? I usually have it much longer than that during the holidays. Am anxious to try your recipe in crock pot!
Layne Kangas says
Hi, Karen – if you store in an airtight container, it might last longer – I just prefer to eat it sooner so it’s fresher. Plus, it never lasts long with my guys in the house! ๐ Enjoy!
Gloria says
This is so easy to make and it makes everything smell amazing!