Spicy Chex Mix
Get ready to spice up your snack game with this irresistible Spicy Chex Mix! This easy-to-make party favorite combines Corn, Rice, and Wheat Chex cereals with crunchy mini pretzels and buttery pecans, all coated in a bold, smoky seasoning blend. Featuring the perfect balance of Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper, this mix delivers a crave-worthy kick in every bite. Oven-baked to golden perfection, the Chex Mix is stirred every 15 minutes to ensure even toasting and maximum crunch. Perfect for game days, holiday gatherings, or late-night cravings, this spicy snack is ready in just over an hour and ideal for serving a crowd. Whether you’re hosting or snacking solo, this bold and zesty treat will keep you coming back for more!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Corn Chex cereal
- 3 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 2 cups Wheat Chex cereal
- 2 cups Mini pretzels
- 1 cup Pecans or mixed nuts
- 1 stick Butter, unsalted
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons Hot sauce (such as Tabasco)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the Corn Chex, Rice Chex, Wheat Chex, pretzels, and pecans. Toss gently to evenly mix.
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Once melted, stir in the Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until fully combined.
Pour the butter mixture evenly over the Chex mix in the large bowl. Use a spatula or clean hands to gently toss the mixture until all pieces are coated in the seasoning.
Spread the Chex mix evenly onto a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even toasting.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the mix cool completely on the tray (it will crisp up as it cools).
Once cooled, transfer the Spicy Chex Mix to an airtight container for storage or serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4367 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 190.6 g | 244% | |
| Saturated Fat | 65.5 g | 328% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 10776 mg | 469% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 610.2 g | 222% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 54.8 g | 196% | |
| Total Sugars | 55.3 g | ||
| Protein | 70.3 g | 141% | |
| Vitamin D | 12.0 mcg | 60% | |
| Calcium | 1241 mg | 95% | |
| Iron | 130.1 mg | 723% | |
| Potassium | 2578 mg | 55% | |
*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.
