By Becky Hardin
Published Oct 25, 2021
Crockpot Chex Mix is the perfect holiday snack! Easy to make in the slow cooker, this crunchy snack mix is a must-make. Chex cereal, pretzels, nuts, and cheese crackers are all tossed together with seasoned butter to make each bite delightfully flavorful.
What’s in Slow Cooker Chex Mix
There’s nothing complicated about this homemade chex mix ! It’s made with just a few everyday ingredients, and using the Crock Pot makes it so easy.
- Chex Cereal: It can be any combination of corn, rice, or wheat.
- Tiny Pretzels: I recommend using plain salted mini pretzels with no additional flavors, since we’ll be creating our own flavored butter.
- Cheese Snack Crackers: Any brand will work!
- Nuts: I like to use mixed nuts for varying textures. Feel free to use mixed nuts like me or whatever your favorite is.
- Butter: You can use salted or unsalted butter in this recipe. If using salted, decrease the amount of added salt a little.
- Worcestershire Sauce: This is what gives the snack mix its signature savory flavor.
- Seasoning Salt: You can swap this with plain salt. If you do use plain salt instead, I recommend sprinkling in some paprika and black pepper to add a little extra flavor.
- Garlic Powder: You can always add a little more for some extra garlicky flavor.
- Onion Powder: This ingredient is also found in seasoning salt. I love to enhance it because it really does wonders for the overall flavor of the butter!
Pro Tip: Toss the mix well in the seasoned butter, so that each piece is well coated for maximum flavor.
Is there any way to make this Chex mix spicy?
If you prefer your snacks on a spicy side, you can add a little cayenne pepper or red chili flakes to the butter and other seasonings.
Yes! If you have a gluten intolerance, just be sure to use gluten-free cereals, pretzels and crackers and you are good to go!
Once cooked, it’s important to let the mix cool completely before storing. Spread the mix out onto parchment lined baking sheets in a single layer to allow the air to circulate. This will cool and harden the seasonings and keep the cereals nice and crisp.
Crockpot Chex mix is flavored with Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, garlic powder and onion powder all mixed together in melted butter.
How to Store
Once you have cooked and cooled the Chex mix, transfer it to an airtight container. Keep it at room temperature, out of direct sunlight, and it will keep well for up to 3 weeks. Though I doubt it will last that long!
Serving Suggestions
I love having homemade snacks on hand during the holidays. Something to serve up with a few drinks with friends, and something to keep little mouths happy during the long days! It’s a perfect addition to game day too!
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 9 cups Chex cereal any combination of corn, rice, and wheat
- ▢ 2 cups tiny pretzels
- ▢ 1 ½ cups cheese snack crackers
- ▢ 1 ½ cups mixed nuts
- ▢ ½ cup butter melted
- ▢ ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
- ▢ 3 teaspoons seasoning salt
- ▢ 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ▢ ½ teaspoon onion powder
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Instructions
- Add Chex, pretzels, crackers, and nuts to the crock of a slow cooker, stirring well. 9 cups Chex cereal, 2 cups tiny pretzels, 1 ½ cups cheese snack crackers, 1 ½ cups mixed nuts
- In a small bowl, whisk together butter, Worcestershire sauce, seasoning salt, garlic powder, and onion powder until well combined and dissolved. ½ cup butter, ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce, 3 teaspoons seasoning salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Drizzle the butter sauce evenly over the top of the mixture. Toss well to combine.
- Cover and slow cook on low for 3 hours, stirring every 45 minutes so that the mixture does not burn.
- Spread the mixture out onto two parchment-lined baking sheets to cool to room temperature.
- Store leftover mix in a sealed container for up to 3 weeks.
Becky’s Tips
- You can use salted or unsalted butter in this recipe. If using salted, decrease the amount of added salt a little.
- Toss the mix well in the seasoned butter, so that each piece is well coated for maximum flavor.
- Allow the Chex mix to cool completely before storing or serving.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
More Easy Snack Recipes We Love
- Reindeer Food Snack Mix
- Salted Caramel Puppy Chow
- Trail Mix
- Candied Corn Puffs Snack Mix
- BBQ Chex Mix
- Homemade Gardetto’s Snack Mix
Crock Pot Chex Mix Recipe
Ingredients
- 9 cups Chex cereal any combination of corn, rice, and wheat
- 2 cups tiny pretzels
- 1 ½ cups cheese snack crackers
- 1 ½ cups mixed nuts
- ½ cup butter melted
- ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
- 3 teaspoons seasoning salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Add Chex, pretzels, crackers, and nuts to the crock of a slow cooker, stirring well. 9 cups Chex cereal, 2 cups tiny pretzels, 1 ½ cups cheese snack crackers, 1 ½ cups mixed nuts
- In a small bowl, whisk together butter, Worcestershire sauce, seasoning salt, garlic powder, and onion powder until well combined and dissolved. ½ cup butter, ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce, 3 teaspoons seasoning salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Drizzle the butter sauce evenly over the top of the mixture. Toss well to combine.
- Cover and slow cook on low for 3 hours, stirring every 45 minutes so that the mixture does not burn.
- Spread the mixture out onto two parchment-lined baking sheets to cool to room temperature.
- Store leftover mix in a sealed container for up to 3 weeks.
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Notes
- You can use salted or unsalted butter in this recipe. If using salted, decrease the amount of added salt a little.
- Toss the mix well in the seasoned butter, so that each piece is well coated for maximum flavor.
- Allow the Chex mix to cool completely before storing or serving.
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.
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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.
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Fresh Produce
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- Bell Peppers
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- 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
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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
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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
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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
