Name: Crock Pot Chex Mix Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 7 cups Corn Chex; 2 cups Mini Pretzels; 2 cups Cheese Crackers; 2 cups Mixed Nuts; 1 cup Cheerios; 1/2 cup butter; 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce; 1 teaspoon garlic salt; 1 teaspoon seasoned salt

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Introduction

This Crock Pot Chex Mix is a warm, crunchy snack perfect for parties or cozy nights at home. Easy to prepare and full of savory flavors, it’s a delicious twist on the classic party mix.

A close-up view of a snack mix with various items in a black bowl, featuring a wooden spoon scooping the mix. The mix has layers of light yellow square cereal pieces with a waffle-like texture, flat orange cheese-flavored crackers with a smooth surface, and curved pretzels with a shiny brown crust. Scattered among these are round and oval nuts in shades of beige and brown, adding a rough texture. The shapes and colors are mixed evenly, creating a rich, textured look with a warm color palette. The background is a white marbled texture. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

7 cups Corn Chex
2 cups Mini Pretzels

2 cups Cheese Crackers
2 cups Mixed Nuts

1 cup Cheerios
1/2 cup butter

1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon season salt

Instructions

Step 1: In the base of the crockpot, combine the Corn Chex, mini pretzels, cheese crackers, mixed nuts, and Cheerios.
Step 2: Melt the butter, then stir in the Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt, and season salt until well blended.
Step 3: Pour the melted butter mixture over the cereal mix and toss gently to coat everything evenly.

Step 4: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 3 hours, stirring every 30 minutes to ensure even coating and prevent burning.
Step 5: When done, spread the Chex Mix onto a baking sheet and allow it to cool completely before serving.

Tips & Variations

For a spicy kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the butter mixture before pouring.

Try swapping out mixed nuts for your favorite nuts like almonds or cashews for different textures.
Use low-sodium seasonings to control saltiness if preferred.
If you like a sweeter twist, sprinkle a little brown sugar over the mixture before cooking.

Storage

Store the cooled Chex Mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. To re-crisp, warm in a 300°F oven for 5-10 minutes before serving.

How to Serve

A white bowl filled with a mix of crunchy snack pieces including golden yellow square cereal pieces with a grid texture, bright orange square cheese crackers, light brown small round cereal loops, dark brown and tan whole almonds, pecans, and cashews, as well as a light brown pretzel twist visible on the right side. The snack mix is piled high, showing a variety of colors and textures closely packed together. The bowl sits on a white marbled surface, adding a clean and bright background to the rich, warm colors of the mix. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make this recipe in a regular pot instead of a crockpot?

While a crockpot allows for slow, even cooking, you can prepare this mix in a large skillet over low heat. Stir frequently to prevent burning and achieve a similar toasted flavor.

Is it possible to make this Chex Mix gluten-free?

Yes, choose gluten-free crackers, pretzels, and cereals to keep the recipe gluten-free. Always check the labels to ensure all ingredients meet your dietary needs.