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Crockpot Chex Mix

This irresistible Crockpot Chex Mix recipe delivers perfectly seasoned, crispy clusters with minimal effort, making it the ultimate hands-off snack for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups rice Chex cereal 3 cups rice Chex cereal
  • 3 cups wheat Chex cereal 3 cups wheat Chex cereal
  • 3 cups corn Chex cereal 3 cups corn Chex cereal
  • 2 cups mini pretzels 2 cups mini pretzels
  • 1 cup unsalted peanuts 1 cup unsalted peanuts
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup BBQ sauce (favorite brand and flavor) ¼ cup BBQ sauce (favorite brand and flavor)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

Method
 

  1. 1. In a large slow cooker, combine the cereal, pretzels and unsalted peanuts.
  2. 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the butter, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, BBQ sauce, garlic powder, onion powder and smoked paprika.
  3. 3. Drizzle the butter mixture over the cereal mixture and toss everything together until well combined.
  4. 4. Place the lid on the crockpot, turn to low and cook for 2 to 3 hours or until the cereal has lightly browned. Stir the Chex mix every 30 minutes to ensure even coloring and to eliminate the possibility of anything burning.
  5. 5. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Pour the Chex mix onto the prepared sheet and spread evenly.
  6. 6. Let it cool completely before serving, about 15 minutes.

Notes

For an extra layer of flavour, lightly toast your peanuts in a dry pan before adding them to the slow cooker.
Avoid lifting the slow cooker lid too often to maintain consistent heat and ensure optimal crisping.
If your Chex Mix isn't crispy enough after cooling, return it to the slow cooker on low for another 30-60 minutes, stirring regularly.