Slow Cooker Chex Party Mix
This classic combination of cereal, nuts, butter, and seasonings cooks in your slow cooker! And it turns out better than you can imagine.
Servings: 48
Calories: 144kcal
Equipment
- 1 6 qt. Slowcooker
- 2 wooden spoons
- whisk
- Paper towels
- wet and dry measuring cups
- small bowl
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 4 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 2 cups Wheat Chex cereal
- 4 cups Corn Chex cereal
- 2 cups bite-size pretzels
- 2 cups bagel chips, or oyster crackers
- 1 cup mixed nuts, or peanuts
- 1 cup cheese crackers, like Cheez-Its
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, (one stick) melted
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 3/4 tspn onion powder
- 2 tspns seasoned salt
- 1 tspn garlic powder
Instructions
- APlace the cereals, pretzels, bagel chips, other crackers, and nuts (if using) in a 6-quart (preferably oval-shaped) slow cooker. Using 2 wooden spoons, gently toss together, being careful not to crush the cereal
- Whisk the butter, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, garlic powder, and onion powder together in a small bowl or measuring cup. Pour half over the dry ingredients and toss to coat evenly. Pour in the remaining half and toss again.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 3 hours, stirring every 30 minutes. When it is done, the party mix should look toasty and relatively dry.
- Pour the party mix onto a work surface or baking sheets lined with parchment or paper towels. Spread into a single layer. Cool for 5 minutes before serving or storing.
- Party mix can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Notes
Nutrition is for 1/4 cup mix.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 293mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 213IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 3mg