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Slow Cooker Chex Mix Recipe
This slow cooker Chex mix recipe combines Chex cereal, pretzels, mixed nuts and a blend of ranch dressing mix, garlic and onion powder for an irresistible snack mix.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 289 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 cups corn chex cereal
- 3 cups rice chex cereal
- 3 cups wheat chex cereal
- 2 cups mini pretzel twists
- 14 ounces mixed nuts
- ½ cup butter
- 1 packet Ranch dressing mix like Hidden Valley Ranch brand
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Add the Chex cereal, pretzels, and mixed nuts to the crockpot and toss to mix them.
- In a microwave-safe small bowl, melt the butter for 30-second intervals, then stir and repeat if necessary.
- Then add in the ranch dressing mix, garlic powder and onion powder and stir until combined.
- Pour the butter mixture over the ingredients in the crockpot, and gently stir to coat everything evenly.
- Cook on low heat for 2 hours, gently stir every 30 minutes for even cooking.
- Once done, pour the mix onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and allow it to cool completely. It will crisp up more as it cools.
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Notes
- Add other crackers to the mix for even more crunch like bagel chips, goldfish or cheez-it crackers, mini breadsticks, cheerios, rye chips.
- Make it spicy by adding a dash of cayenne pepper to the butter mixture.
- Add a tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce.
- Swap the ranch mix for 1-2 teaspoons of seasoning salt.
- Once cooled, store the Chex mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a month.
- Freeze: For longer storage, freeze the mix in a freezer-safe container or bag for up 3-4 months.
- If it get soggy after freezing. Reheat the mix on a baking sheet in the oven at 250°F for about 10-15 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
289kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
10mg
(3%)
Sodium
428mg
(18%)
Potassium
238mg
(7%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
623IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
103mg
(10%)
Iron
12mg
(67%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 289
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 289kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 428mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 238mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 623IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 103mg | 10% |
| Iron | 12mg | 67% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.