Crock-Pot Chex Mix Recipe (2024)

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Whip up this popular snack mix in your slow cooker with this easy to make Crock-Pot Chex Mix recipe! Perfect for gift giving at the holidays or snacking anytime!

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Slow Cooker Chex Mix

One of my families favorite snacks is a good old fashioned Chex Mix party mix. We make is an everyday snack, packaging it up in snack sized Ziplock baggies so that the kids can take it to lunch.

We make it at the holidays and give away containers to friends and family who stop by.

We just make it to munch on on the weekend while we watch movies together as a family.

I also like to set out bowls for guests to snack away on during parties. This Chex Mix is always a huge hit at our annual Super Bowl party!

Classically Chex Mix is baked in the oven. And there is nothing wrong with that! Sometimes I do that too.

3 Reasons To Make Chex Mix In Your Slow Cooker Instead Of Your Oven:

  • No need to heat up the oven – On a hot muggy summer day the last thing you want to do is turn the oven on!
  • Less likely to burn – Because the slow cooker runs at a little lower heat you are less likely to forget that you are cooking your snack mix and burn it. Better for busy or easily distracted folks.
  • Portable – Your slow cooker is portable and can be used anywhere you have a source of electricity to run it. I have made Chex Mix while camping in the RV and I had had the kids make it as a classroom project (every kid brought a little something to add to the mix…it was interesting!).

Chex Mix is also so versatile. You can totally mix it up by adding your own favorite ingredients. Use different cereals (Cheerios, Kix, Life, etc.), use different nuts (or omit them if you are allergic to nuts), add different snack items (Goldfish crackers, Cheez-It crackers, Oyster crackers, pretzel squares or sticks, Wheat Thins). And if you want to have a sweet-salty combination you can add some candy or dried fruit after it is cooked and cooled. M&M’s, raisins, chocolate chips, etc all work great!

Use your imagination and most of all…have fun making your Chex Mix!

Special Diets

High Fiber | Low Cholesterol | Low Sugar | Vegetarian

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More Slow Cooker Snacks!

  • Roasted Garbanzo Beans
  • Snowman Poop
  • Maple Glazed Walnuts
  • Sugar Cookie Party Mix
  • Lemon Buddies

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Crock-Pot Chex Mix Recipe

Heidi Kennedy

Make a classic Chex Mix without heating up your oven by using your slow cooker! This is one of my favorite snacks. So hard to resist!

4.70 from 13 votes

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins

Course Appetizers

Cuisine American

Servings 15 Servings

Calories 757 kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a 6 quart or larger add all of the dry cereal, pretzels and nuts.

  • In a small mixing bowl, combine together the remaining ingredients and mix well. Pour over cereal in slow cooker and mix well using a rubber spatula.

  • Cook on HIGH heat UNCOVERED for 90 minutes, stirring the mixture every 15 minutes to prevent the cereal from burning on the bottom.

  • After 90 minutes, turn slow cooker to LOW and continue cooking for an additional 20 to 30 minutes, stirring every 5 to 10 minutes until the Chex Mix is crispy.

  • Spread Chex Mix on a parchment paper lined rimmed baking sheet and allow to cool to room temperature.

  • Store finished Chex Mix in airtight food storage containers for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

To make clean up easier you may wish to either line your slow cooker with a slow cooker liner or spray with non-stick cooking spray. To personalize this recipe and make it your own, feel free to change up some of the ingredients to use your favorite unsweetened cereals or snack mix ins. Some ideas might be to use Cheerios, Goldfish Crackers, pretzel squares or sticks, wasabi peas, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, peanuts, honey roasted nuts. The possibilities are endless!

Nutrition

Calories: 757kcal | Carbohydrates: 137g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 1314mg | Potassium: 294mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 1650IU | Vitamin C: 24.8mg | Calcium: 400mg | Iron: 34.7mg

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FAQs

How do you keep Chex Mix from getting soggy? ›

To avoid soggy Chex mix, make sure to toss the ingredients well with the butter mixture and spread out on a large pan. Keeping toasting in the oven and tossing until the Chex mix is well-coated and dry. It will further dry out as it cools.

Is it cheaper to buy Chex Mix or make your own? ›

Homemade Chex Mix Is Cheaper AND More Delicious Than The Store-Bought Stuff. Chex Mix offers variety: the crisp cereal, toasty pretzels, the unique crunch of the bagel chips. This homemade recipe puts the store-bought to shame.

How do you know when Chex Mix is done? ›

Follow this tip: Expect the mix to look dry, not greasy or wet, when it is ready. And keep an eye on the pretzels and the Wheat Chex — these are the first to show signs of burning if you are close to overcooking the mix.

How long does homemade Chex Mix keep? ›

Slow cooker: Transfer the mixture to slow cooker and cook on LOW for 3 hours, stirring ever 45 minutes. Make Ahead Instructions: Chex mix tastes freshest when served within 2-3 days of making it, but it will last stored in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Why is my Chex Mix burning? ›

Why did my Chex Mix burn? Over-cooking and forgetting to stir the mixture throughout may cause your chex mix to burn. For best results, stir the mixture every 15 minutes while cooking. This ensures the mixture is evenly coated and that no parts of it get burned.

How to fix bland Chex Mix? ›

As a rule of thumb, you'll want to use a 1:3 ratio of Worcestershire Sauce to unsalted butter and a 1:3 ratio of Worcestershire Sauce to Chex Mix seasoning. That means for every 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, you'd use 3 tablespoons melted butter, and 3 tablespoons Chex Mix seasoning blend.

Is Chex Mix healthy or unhealthy? ›

Who doesn't love traditional Chex Mix? It's salty, crunchy, and everyone has a favorite item– the perfect party snack! But sadly, what makes it taste so good also makes Chex Mix not the healthiest option. It's full of refined grains, sugar, and tons of sodium.

What is the least favorite Chex Mix piece? ›

Other than the rye chip, nothing brought more people together than pretzels — combined, 38% marked the circle and square pretzels as the worst pieces.

What is the Chex Mix seasoning made of? ›

The buttery seasoning mixture contains:

Butter: Use unsalted here, as there's plenty of salt in the seasoned salt. Seasoned salt: This old-school seasoning has a blend of onion, garlic, spices, and salt. We like Lawry's for Chex mix. Onion and garlic powders: These give the Chex mix a deeper, more savory taste.

What is each thing in Chex Mix called? ›

There are many recipes for homemade Chex Mix also known as Chex Party Mix. Though contents vary, the mixes generally include an assortment of Chex cereals, chips, hard breadsticks, pretzels, nuts or bagel bites. There are also commercially sold pre-made varieties of Chex Mix sold by the maker of Chex Cereals.

How do you freshen stale Chex Mix? ›

You can bring them back to an edible state by heating them in the oven. This works wonderfully for snacks like crackers, Chex mix, tortilla chips, pretzels and even whole loaves of bread.

What are the brown toast things in Chex Mix? ›

The question of the day is: what are these round, brown disks in my Chex Mix? Answer: Melba toasts. And they are clearly the best part of the whole thing.

Why is my homemade Chex Mix soggy? ›

Why is my homemade Chex Mix soggy? If you poured all of the seasoning on one section of the mixture, it may end up soggy. If it's soggy, you can always put it back in the oven for an additional 15 minutes and hope it'll dry it out a bit.

Why isn't Chex Mix sold in Canada? ›

Chex has really not caught on as a brand in Canada. Although many other products of General Mills, like Cheerios, are very popular, Chex is seen as a “niche” product.

Can Chex Mix go bad? ›

Store Chex Mix in air-tight containers to keep out moisture, which can lead to staleness or mold. Refrigerate the mix for extended shelf life, remembering it generally lasts 4 to 6 weeks when stored properly. Routinely check for signs of spoilage, such as an off smell or visible mold, to avoid health risks.

Should Chex Mix be refrigerated? ›

When stored correctly in a cool, dry environment, Chex Mix can remain fresh:
  1. Room Temperature: 4 to 6 weeks in an airtight container.
  2. Refrigerator: Up to 6 weeks, although it may not be necessary unless containing ingredients that require refrigeration.
Jan 29, 2024

How do you freshen Chex Mix? ›

You can bring them back to an edible state by heating them in the oven. This works wonderfully for snacks like crackers, Chex mix, tortilla chips, pretzels and even whole loaves of bread.

How do you store Chex Mix long term? ›

Storage: Store Chex mix in an airtight container at room temperature for 4-6 weeks or in the freezer for 4-6 months.

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