Description
This Slow Cooker Chex Mix is a delicious, crunchy snack mix perfect for parties or casual snacking. Combining multiple cereals, pretzels, crackers, and nuts, all coated in a savory butter and Worcestershire sauce blend, this recipe is easy to prepare and lets your slow cooker do the work for perfectly toasted results.
Ingredients
Scale
Cereals and Snacks
- 3 cups corn Chex cereal
- 3 cups rice Chex cereal
- 2 cups wheat Chex cereal
- 1 cup goldfish crackers
- 1 cup pretzels
- 1 cup Cheez-its crackers
Nuts
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 1 cup redskin peanuts
- 1 cup cashews
Seasonings and Sauces
- 1½ cups melted butter
- ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp seasoning salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp onion salt
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients: In the slow cooker, add the corn Chex, rice Chex, wheat Chex cereals, goldfish crackers, pretzels, Cheez-its crackers, pecan halves, redskin peanuts, and cashews, mixing them together gently to distribute evenly.
- Prepare butter mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, seasoning salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and onion salt until fully combined to form a flavorful coating.
- Coat the mix: Pour the butter and seasoning mixture evenly over the dry mix in the slow cooker. Use a spatula or spoon to toss and stir until everything is thoroughly coated with the buttery seasoning.
- Slow cook the mix: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on the LOW setting for 2 hours. Every 30 minutes, stir the mixture to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking or burning of any components.
- Cool and store: Once cooking is complete, transfer the Chex Mix to parchment paper laid out on a flat surface to cool completely. After cooling, store the mix in airtight containers to maintain freshness, for up to one week.
Notes
- Stirring every 30 minutes is crucial to ensure even cooking and prevent burning.
- Using parchment paper for cooling prevents sticking and helps the mix crisp up.
- Store in airtight containers to maintain crunchiness and freshness.
- Feel free to swap or add your favorite nuts and crackers according to taste or dietary preferences.
- Worcestershire sauce adds a unique savory depth; omit or substitute for vegetarian/vegan variations.
