By Becky Hardin
Published Feb 2, 2021
This homemade BBQ Chex mix is the most perfect snacking recipe for game day and beyond! loaded with flavor and super easy to make!
BBQ Snack Mix Recipe
Game day is just around the corner, and that means appetizers ! This BBQ Chex mix is nice and easy to make and is the perfect accompaniment to a few cold beers!
Made with a mix of cereals, and with flavors of honey, chili and BBQ, these snacks are irresistible, so be sure to make a big batch!
For more snack recipes, be sure to try Candied Corn Puffs , Air Fryer Dill Pickle Chex Mix , Mom’s Famous Chex Party Mix , and Salted Caramel Puppy Chow .
Why you’ll love this BBQ Chex Mix recipe:
- PERFECT FOR A CROWD: This recipe will easily make 10 cups of snack mix and is easily double or tripled.
- MAKE AHEAD: This BBQ chex mix ha a pretty long shelf life and can even be frozen.
- QUICK AND EASY : There’s really nothing complicated about this recipe. A few simple ingredients and it’s ready to serve in less than 30 minutes.
How to make BBQ Chex Mix
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- Mix together the cereal in a large bowl.
- Melt the batter and whisk in the seasonings.
- Pour the butter of the cereal and mix well.
- Place the mix on to baking sheets and cook until golden brown.
How long does it keep?
Once you have made your BBQ Chex mix, let it cool completely before transferring to an airtight container. It will keep well at room temperature for up to 10 days, so it’s a great make ahead snack option.
Can you freeze it?
Yes! You can freeze the baked Chex mix, so be sure to make a double batch! It will keep well frozen for up to 3 months and you can thaw it at room temperature before enjoying.
What can you serve it with?
Serve this BBQ chex mix in bowls for people to pick at between sips of beers or cola. It’s great to serve up as part of a buffet along with other favorite apps like Grape Jelly Meatballs and Chicken Wings .
Tips!
- Allow the BBQ Chex mix to cool completely before serving. As it cools it will get nice and crispy.
- If you like your snacks on the spicy side, add in a little more cayenne.
- Use two baking sheets for this recipe rather than piling the Chex mix on to one. They’ll cook more evenly this way.
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This BBQ Chex mix is such and effortless recipe but it is always a crowd pleaser! Be sure to hold some back because it will disappear quickly!
More Snack Mix Recipes we Love
- Cheerios Snack Mix
- Homemade Gardetto’s Snack Mix
- Mexican Potato Skins
- Kettle Corn
If you make this recipe be sure to upload a photo in the comment section below or leave a rating. Enjoy!
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 4 cups Crispix cereal
- ▢ 3 cups Honey Nut Chex cereal or Rice Chex
- ▢ 2 cups Cheerios
- ▢ 1 cup Honey Bunches of Oats Honey Roasted Granola
- ▢ 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- ▢ ¼ cup BBQ sauce Blue’s Hog is great
- ▢ 1 teaspoon chili powder Penzey’s 9000
- ▢ ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
- ▢ ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ▢ 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ▢ Coarse sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Line 2 large rimmed baking sheets with aluminum foil and lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray. Adjust oven racks to upper/middle and lower/middle positions and heat oven to 250°F.
- Gently mix all cereal and granola in a large bowl.
- Melt butter and add BBQ sauce, chili powder, seasoned salt, smoked paprika and cayenne pepper. Whisk until well incorporated.
- Pour the butter mixture over the cereal mixture and stir with a rubber spatula until cereal is completely coated.
- Spread half of the mixture evenly into each rimmed baking sheet and, if desired, sprinkle lightly with coarse sea salt.
- Place one sheet of party mix on each oven rack and bake at 250° for 45-60 minutes, stirring and rotating baking sheets every 15 minutes. The party mix will turn a beautiful golden brown when done.
- Transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely. Store at room temperature, in an airtight container, up to 10 days or freeze up to 3 months. Enjoy!
Becky’s Tips
- Allow the BBQ Chex mix to cool completely before serving. As it cools it will get nice and crispy.
- If you like your snacks on the spicy side, add in a little more cayenne.
- Use two baking sheets for this recipe rather than piling the Chex mix on to one. They’ll cook more evenly this way.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
BBQ Chex Mix Recipe (Snack Mix)
Ingredients
- 4 cups Crispix cereal
- 3 cups Honey Nut Chex cereal or Rice Chex
- 2 cups Cheerios
- 1 cup Honey Bunches of Oats Honey Roasted Granola
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- ¼ cup BBQ sauce Blue’s Hog is great
- 1 teaspoon chili powder Penzey’s 9000
- ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Coarse sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Line 2 large rimmed baking sheets with aluminum foil and lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray. Adjust oven racks to upper/middle and lower/middle positions and heat oven to 250°F.
- Gently mix all cereal and granola in a large bowl.
- Melt butter and add BBQ sauce, chili powder, seasoned salt, smoked paprika and cayenne pepper. Whisk until well incorporated.
- Pour the butter mixture over the cereal mixture and stir with a rubber spatula until cereal is completely coated.
- Spread half of the mixture evenly into each rimmed baking sheet and, if desired, sprinkle lightly with coarse sea salt.
- Place one sheet of party mix on each oven rack and bake at 250° for 45-60 minutes, stirring and rotating baking sheets every 15 minutes. The party mix will turn a beautiful golden brown when done.
- Transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely. Store at room temperature, in an airtight container, up to 10 days or freeze up to 3 months. Enjoy!
Notes
- Allow the BBQ Chex mix to cool completely before serving. As it cools it will get nice and crispy.
- If you like your snacks on the spicy side, add in a little more cayenne.
- Use two baking sheets for this recipe rather than piling the Chex mix on to one. They’ll cook more evenly this way.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
