Slow Cooker Chex Mix

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Slow Cooker Chex Mix combines the crunch of cereal, pretzels, and nuts with savory seasonings. Just toss everything in the slow cooker for a couple of hours, and you’ve got a crowd-pleasing snack ready to enjoy.

Do you love munching on snacks that are both delicious and easy to make? I know I do! Let me tell you about one of my absolute favorites: slow cooker Chex mix.

With the slow cooker, I can whip up a big batch of savory, crunchy goodness without too much hassle.

Love the Chex but not the rest? Try our nothing but Chex mix recipe instead!

Why I love this recipe

• I love that I can throw everything in the slow cooker and go about my day.
• The ranch dressing mix adds a tangy flavor, while the onion and garlic powders maximize the savory taste.
• It’s perfect for movie night, a picnic, road trips, or just snacking at home, just like our Rainbow Snack Mix.

Ingredients

• Chex cereal (corn Chex, wheat Chex, rice Chex, or a combination of them)
• pretzel mini twists
• mixed nuts
• ranch dressing mix
• butter
• onion powder
• garlic powder

Step by step

1. In your crockpot, combine the cereal, pretzels, and mixed nuts. Stir to mix.
2. Melt the butter by microwaving in a microwave-safe bowl or glass measuring cup in 30-second increments.
3. Stir the ranch dressing mix, onion powder, and garlic powder into the melted butter.

1. Pour the melted butter mixture over the cereal mixture, and carefully toss to combine.
2. Cook on low for two hours, carefully stirring every 30 minutes.
3. Allow the Chex mix to cool completely, and store in an airtight container.

Variations

Are you looking to mix things up? Add different nuts, some dried fruits, or a sprinkle of spicy seasoning for a kick. We sometimes add a dash of Worcestershire sauce or Lawry’s seasoning salt to the mix with good results.

You can also experiment with flavored pretzels, Cheerios, oyster crackers, bagel chips, or throw in some Cheez-its. The combinations are endless!

Serving suggestions

Serve this snack mix on its own (I like to bag it up for my kids to take to school as a snack) or in a game day spread with other finger foods like chips with crock pot spicy queso and jalapeño popper wontons.

Storage

To store this slow cooker Chex mix, let it cool completely before placing it in an airtight container and keep at room tepmerature. It will stay fresh for up to two weeks, though it never lasts that long in my house!

If it gets a bit soft, spread the mix out on a baking sheet and reheat it in the oven at 250°F for about 15 minutes to crisp it up again.

If you try this recipe please comment and rate it below, I love hearing from you!

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