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cp party mix 6 in white bowl with wooden spoon showing chex cereal, pretzels, nuts, and almonds mixed together
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The BEST Chex Party Mix: Crock Pot Recipe

Crunchy, salty and totally addictive, this Slow Cooker Party Mix is truly one of the best snack foods ever! Whether you're making food for gameday or packing school lunches, this easy to follow 'hands-free' recipe is sure to take your snack game to the next level!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time2 hours 45 minutes
Total Time3 hours
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 313kcal
Author: Donya Mullins

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 sticks Unsalted Butter
  • 4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic salt
  • 1 tablespoon Onion salt
  • 1 tablespoon Celery salt
  • 1 medium sized box of Cheerios
  • 1 box of Rice cereal
  • ½ a box of Wheat cereal
  • ¾ of a bag of Pretzels
  • 2 cans of Mixed nuts

Instructions

  • Melt butter in medium sauce pan.  Add Worcestershire sauce along with celery, garlic and onion salt.
  • Add all cereals, nuts and pretzels to slow cooker and gently mix. Pour butter mixture over dry ingredients and gently mix until coated.
  • Put lid on slow cooker and set for 2 hours on LOW. Remove lid after 2 hours and stir the mix.
  • Cook UNCOVERED for an additional 45 minutes on LOW, stirring every 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from slow cooker and let cool.

Notes

Recipe Variations:
    • Sweet & Salty: Add a handful of chocolate candies or dried fruit after cooling. You can also finish with Southern Candied Pecans.
    • Spicy Party Mix: Toss in a pinch of cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper flakes to give it a kick.
    • Gluten-Free Option: Use gluten-free cereals, pretzels, and seasonings to cater to dietary needs.
    • Nut-Free Alternative: Swap the mixed nuts for crunchy seeds like pumpkin or sunflower.
How To Store: this snack mix will stay fresh and crunchy for up to 2 weeks stored in an airtight container or ziplock bag. No need to refrigerate—just store it in a cool, dry place, like your pantry or countertop.

Nutrition

Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 2734mg | Potassium: 82mg | Fiber: 0.05g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1070IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg