Slow Cooker Party Mix
Slow Cooker Party Mix combines various cereals, pretzels, and cheese crackers coated with a butter, Worcestershire sauce, and ranch seasoning blend. The mixture is cooked slowly in a crockpot to create a toasted, crunchy snack mix. Its combination of savory and tangy flavors makes it a suitable option for informal gatherings or casual snacking.
Ingredients
- 3 cups Chex rice cereal
- 3 cups Chex corn cereal
- 2 cups pretzels
- 1 cup toasted oats cereal
- 1 ½ cups cheddar cracker mini
- ⅓ cup butter
- 1 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix Hidden Valley Original brand
- Glad Press'n Seal for storage
Instructions
- Mix together cereals, pretzels and cheese nibs.
- Combine melted butter, Worcestershire sauce and Hidden Valley Ranch Dip Mix. Pour over dry ingredients and mix well.
- Crockpot Directions: set to high and cook for 1 ½ – 2 hours stirring every 30 minutes. Oven Directions: Preheat oven to 250°F and bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Microwave Directions: Microwave on high for 5-6 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes. Cook until mixture is dried and starting to look toasty.
- Spread mixture on waxed or parchment paper and cool completely.
Notes
- Cook on low for 3 hours if your slow cooker runs hot to prevent burning.
- Stir the mixture every 30 minutes during slow cooking to ensure even toasting.
- After cooking, spread the party mix on parchment or waxed paper to cool completely and maintain crispness.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 18 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 197
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 197 | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 406mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 44mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 395IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 2.9mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3.9mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.