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? ›

The best tip for avoiding the sogginess is the make sure to stir up the mixture well each 15 minutes as it bakes. This will allow the chex mix to cook evenly and allow all pieces to get baked and crispy. After baking, make sure to store in a airtight container or Ziploc.

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? ›

Place the mix in the 250°F degree oven and roast stirring well every 20 minutes until the butter is absorbed and fairly dry. This is usually about an hour to an hour or so, you'll know by taking a sample with each stir when it's dry and crisp.

How long can homemade Chex mix stay fresh? ›

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 homemade Chex Mix soggy? ›

Using too much liquid. Don't go over the recipe's suggested liquid amounts; that is a sure way to get soggy mix (which, again, nobody wants). Follow this tip: If you need to make a change in liquid ingredients, just keep the amount the same.

How do you 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 makes Chex Mix so good? ›

Chex Mix is such a perfect food because it is balanced. Each individual piece retains its own individual texture, shape and flavor, yet together the pieces compliment one another and are coated in the same spice blend. Not all pieces absorb the flavor in the same way — some, like the pretzels, are merely coated in it.

What are the brown toast things in Chex Mix? ›

The brown, round things you are referring to in Chex Mix are known as "Wheat Chex." Wheat Chex is a type of cereal made from whole wheat, and it is a common ingredient in various Chex Mix varieties.

Why is my Chex Mix tasteless? ›

Unfortunately, sometimes people only add a few tablespoons of butter to several cups of mix, resulting in a dry, flavorless mess. For the best Chex Mix, it's recommended to use a stick of butter for every 10 cups of the cereal and cracker mixture.

How many flavors of Chex Mix are there? ›

In total, General Mills produces 13 varieties of Chex Mixes, not including limited editions. These flavors can be broadly divided into three categories: savory, chocolate (usually marketed as "Muddy Buddies"), and sweet 'n salty. Sometimes, limited edition varieties of Chex Mix are released.

What flavor is original Chex mix? ›

Substitution: The original recipe includes Corn Chex™, Rice Chex™ and Wheat Chex™. You can mix and match to suit your taste—just use a total of 9 cups of cereal.

Can I eat expired Chex mix? ›

The date on the package is the best eaten by this date. Once you pass the date, you have gone past the maximum freshness date, so it may start to lose its flavor or freshness. I hope that this answers your question.

Can I vacuum seal Chex mix? ›

We used some chex mix to fill up this pack. We used the pulse vac mode on the A100 to make sure we didn't crush the chex mix as we vacuum sealed it. Last but not least we have the tablespoon pouches these are great for little protein powder packets or to store say a tablespoon of flour in.

What is the best way to store Chex Mix? ›

Once cooled, store the Chex Mix in a covered container for up to 10-14 days. A really large Tupperware container works well, and you can also use plastic storage bags to store it. Make sure it stays sealed so the Chex Mix doesn't get stale. You can also gift this savory snack around the holidays.

How long does open Chex Mix last? ›

Once mix is completely cooled, spoon into airtight containers and store for up to 2 weeks in a cool pantry.

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