Hot and Zingy Chex Mix
Turn up the heat on your snack game with this irresistible Hot and Zingy Chex Mix! Packed with a bold blend of Corn, Rice, and Wheat Chex cereals, mini pretzels, cheddar crackers, and dry-roasted peanuts, this crowd-pleasing treat is drenched in a spicy, buttery seasoning spiked with hot sauce, Worcestershire, smoked paprika, and a kick of cayenne. Each toasty bite delivers the perfect balance of crunch, saltiness, and tongue-tingling heat, making it the ultimate party snack or game-day munchie. Ready in under an hour and easy to prepare, this zesty Chex Mix is a must-have for spice lovers and snack enthusiasts alike. Serve it fresh from the oven or store it for a fiery on-the-go treat that’s sure to be a hit!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Corn Chex cereal
- 3 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 3 cups Wheat Chex cereal
- 1.5 cups Mini pretzels
- 1.5 cups Cheddar crackers
- 1 cup Dry-roasted peanuts
- 6 tablespoons Butter
- 2 tablespoons Hot sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the Corn Chex, Rice Chex, Wheat Chex, mini pretzels, cheddar crackers, and dry-roasted peanuts. Stir gently to combine.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Once melted, add the hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Whisk well until the mixture is fully combined and smooth.
Slowly pour the spiced butter mixture over the cereal mix in the large bowl. Toss gently but thoroughly to ensure all pieces are evenly coated with the spicy butter.
Spread the coated mix in an even layer onto two large baking sheets.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even toasting.
Remove the Chex Mix from the oven and let it cool completely on the baking sheets. The mix will crisp up as it cools.
Once cooled, transfer the Hot and Zingy Chex Mix to an airtight container or serving bowl. Enjoy immediately or store for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6066 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 257.8 g | 331% | |
| Saturated Fat | 73.1 g | 366% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 257 mg | 86% | |
| Sodium | 13673 mg | 594% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 850.3 g | 309% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 76.2 g | 272% | |
| Total Sugars | 61.3 g | ||
| Protein | 136.4 g | 273% | |
| Vitamin D | 12.3 mcg | 62% | |
| Calcium | 2422 mg | 186% | |
| Iron | 170.2 mg | 946% | |
| Potassium | 3870 mg | 82% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
