By Becky Hardin
Updated Mar 18, 2025
Sweet and Salty Hot Buttered Cheerios are an irresistible crunchy snack! Made with toasted Cheerios, butter, sugar, and a touch of salt, it’s the perfect balance of sweet and savory. It comes together in minutes with pantry staples — ideal for movie nights or satisfying those afternoon cravings!
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Hot Buttered Cheerios Recipe
Every party needs a snack mix! These classic Hot Buttered Cheerios with Worcestershire sauce are the perfect sweet and salty bite between hot dips and chicken wings . Whether it’s Sunday Night Football, a holiday party, or pre-dinner munching, this crunchy, irresistible snack hits the spot!
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- ▢ 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ▢ 1½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- ▢ ¾ teaspoon seasoned salt Lowry’s or Penzey’s work well
- ▢ 3 cups Cheerios
- ▢ 3 cups Honey Nut Cheerios
- ▢ 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
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Instructions
- Set the oven to 200°F and place oven rack to center position.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Stir in Worcestershire sauce and seasoned salt. 1½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, ¾ teaspoon seasoned salt
- Turn heat to medium-low. Add Cheerios and stir. 3 cups Cheerios, 3 cups Honey Nut Cheerios
- Continue stirring until cereals are coated and begin to brown, for about 3-4 minutes. Butter and Worcestershire sauce should be completely absorbed and cooked down.
- Sprinkle sugar over the cereal and stir. 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- Continue cooking and stirring another 1-2 minutes. Be careful not to burn the cereal.
- They are done once the sugar has dissolved and caramelized.
- To ensure the cereal is completely dried out, spread the cereal onto a rimmed baking sheet and bake in a 200°F oven for 10 minutes (stir after 5 minutes).
- Pour the buttered Cheerios onto a sheet of aluminum foil and cool to the touch. Keep any leftovers in an airtight container or zipper bag.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Hot Buttered Cheerios Step by Step
Melt the butter & add cheerios : Melt 5 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Don’t let the butter burn.
Once the butter is melted, stir in 1½ tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce and ¾ teaspoon seasoned salt.
Turn heat to medium-low. Add 3 cups of Cheerios and 3 cups of Honey Nut Cheerios and stir.
Continue stirring until cereals are coated and begin to brown, for about 3-4 minutes. The butter and Worcestershire sauce should be completely absorbed and cooked down.
Add sugar and keep stirring : Sprinkle 2 teaspoons granulated sugar over the cereal and stir.
Continue cooking and stirring for another 1-2 minutes. Be careful not to burn the cereal. They are done once the sugar has dissolved and caramelized.
Bake and serve : To ensure the cereal is completely dried out, spread the cereal onto a rimmed baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 200°F for 10 minutes (stir after 5 minutes).
Pour the buttered Cheerios onto a sheet of aluminum foil and cool to the touch. Enjoy!
How to Store
Let the snack mix cool completely before serving or storing. Store in an airtight container for up to 7 days.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this tasty snack mix with my Turkey Sliders for hosting a crowd! My Easy Beer Margarita is also simple enough to whip up for some game day fun!
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Sweet and Spicy Hot Buttered Cheerios Snack Mix
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- ¾ teaspoon seasoned salt Lowry’s or Penzey’s work well
- 3 cups Cheerios
- 3 cups Honey Nut Cheerios
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
Instructions
- Set the oven to 200°F and place oven rack to center position.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Stir in Worcestershire sauce and seasoned salt. 1½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, ¾ teaspoon seasoned salt
- Turn heat to medium-low. Add Cheerios and stir. 3 cups Cheerios, 3 cups Honey Nut Cheerios
- Continue stirring until cereals are coated and begin to brown, for about 3-4 minutes. Butter and Worcestershire sauce should be completely absorbed and cooked down.
- Sprinkle sugar over the cereal and stir. 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- Continue cooking and stirring another 1-2 minutes. Be careful not to burn the cereal.
- They are done once the sugar has dissolved and caramelized.
- To ensure the cereal is completely dried out, spread the cereal onto a rimmed baking sheet and bake in a 200°F oven for 10 minutes (stir after 5 minutes).
- Pour the buttered Cheerios onto a sheet of aluminum foil and cool to the touch. Keep any leftovers in an airtight container or zipper bag.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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
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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
