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Firecracker Chex Mix
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Firecracker Chex Mix

A fiery, salty and completely additive take on chex mix! Perfect for parties or everyday snacking! 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 28 1/2
Calories: 221 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp red pepper flakes crushed
  • 1 tbsp + 2 tsp dill dried
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp mustard powder dry
  • 1 tbsp parsley dried
  • 2 tsp onion dried minced
  • 3 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp garlic salt
  • 2 cups rice chex cereal
  • 3 cups corn chex
  • 2 cups wheat chex
  • 2 cups pretzels
  • 2 cups rye bagel chips
  • 1 cup peanuts roasted

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees. 
  2. Add oils to a liquid measuring cup along with all of the spices. Whisk to combine. 
  3. Add rice chex, corn chex, wheat chex, pretzels, rye chips and peanuts to a very large bowl. Pour 1/3 of the oil over. Stir then pour another 1/3. Stir and pour remaining 1/3 over. Continue to stir until evenly coated in the spices and oil. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes, then stir again. Let it sit another five minutes and then pour on to a large, rimmed baking sheet. 
  4. Bake chex mix for 15 minutes, then stir, repeat three more times for a total of one hour of cooking. Let cool and store in an airtight container. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 221kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 767mg (32%) Potassium 97mg (2%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 221IU (4%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 45mg (5%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 28 1/2

Amount Per Serving

Calories 221

% Daily Value*

Calories 221kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 767mg 32%
Potassium 97mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 221IU 4%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 45mg 5%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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