Slow Cooker Chex Mix

A white bowl holds a fresh batch of Crockpot Chex Mix with crunchy Chex cereal, pretzels, and nuts.

5 from 1 vote

This Slow Cooker Chex Mix recipe is a crunchy, buttery, and savory party snack that comes together right in your crockpot. Easy to make and perfect for holidays, parties, or game day gatherings.

Prep Time10

Cook Time3

Total Time3 10

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 529kcal

Author: Jennifer Fishkind

Ingredients

4 cups Rice Chex
3 cups Corn Chex
2 cups Wheat Chex
2 cups Pretzels
2 cups bagel chips
1 cup Bugles
1 cup Peanuts
10 tablespoons Butter melted
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2½ teaspoons seasoned salt
1¼ teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

In a large slow cooker (6 quart or bigger, oval gives more cooking space) place the cereals, pretzels, bagel chips, bugles and peanuts. Use two wooden spoons to gently mix together.
4 cups Rice Chex, 3 cups Corn Chex, 2 cups Wheat Chex, 2 cups Pretzels, 2 cups bagel chips, 1 cup Bugles, 1 cup Peanuts
Place the melted butter in a small bowl and add the Worcestershire sauce and spices and stir together until mixed well.
10 tablespoons Butter, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 2½ teaspoons seasoned salt, 1¼ teaspoons garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder
Pour some of the butter mixture over the cereal mixture and mix with the two spoons. Keep pouring the butter mixture over in small amounts and mixing until all the butter mixture is gone.
With the slow cooker on low, cook for three hours. For the first two hours, stir every 25-30 minutes. The last hour stir every 15-20 minutes to keep from burning.
Place some paper towels under the lid while cooking to absorb any extra moisture. Wipe the moisture off the lid each time you stir.
Spread the cereal mixture in a single layer onto an ungreased baking sheet or parchment paper to cool for 20 minutes before serving.

Notes

Storage:

Store: Keep cooled Chex Mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Reheat: If it softens, spread on a baking sheet and warm at 250°F for 10 minutes to restore crunch.
Freeze: Store in freezer bags for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
Make ahead: Perfect for prepping 1-2 days before your event, it stays fresh and crunchy.

Tips:

Use an oval slow cooker for even heating.
Stir gently to avoid breaking the cereal.
Prevent sogginess by tilting the lid slightly or using paper towels to absorb moisture.
Watch closely during the final 30 minutes, Wheat Chex will show the first signs of burning.
Make a double batch in an 8-quart slow cooker or cook in two rounds.

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