Homemade Chex Mix (Slow Cooker or Oven)

Homemade Chex Mix (Slow Cooker or Oven)

from justataste.com
190 min
14 servings

Whip up the ultimate crowd-friendly snack with this recipe for Homemade Chex Mix that can be made in a slow cooker or baked in an oven.

Ingredients

  • 8 cups Chex cereal
  • 2 cups Cheerios cereal
  • 2 cups pretzels
  • 1 cup walnuts
  • 1 cup roasted, unsalted peanuts
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 2 Tablespoons smoked paprika
  • 2 Tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1 Tablespoon Lawry’s Seasoned Salt
  • 1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    Combine Chex cereal, Cheerios cereal, pretzels, walnuts and peanuts in a large bowl. 

  2. 2

    In a small saucepan, over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the smoked paprika, garlic powder, Lawry’s Seasoned Salt, Worcestershire sauce and pepper. 

  3. 3

    Pour the spice mix over the dry ingredients and toss to evenly coat. 

  4. 4

    Transfer the mixture into a slow cooker and turn it to LOW. Cover the slow cooker and cook the mixture for 3 hours, removing the lid every 45 minutes to gently stir the mixture. 

  5. 5

    Preheat the oven 250°F. 

  6. 6

    Homemade Chex Mix can be made up to 1 week in advance and stored in an airtight container at room temperature.