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Spicy Sweet Chex Mix Remix

Cereal, pretzels, and nuts coated in a sweet-spicy butter glaze and baked until crispy — an updated party snack mix.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings: 10
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups rice or corn Chex cereal
  • 2 cups pretzels
  • 1 cup mixed nuts
  • 6 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp hot sauce
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder

Equipment

  • 1 Large bowl
  • 1 Baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C).
  2. Step 2: Combine cereal, pretzels, and nuts in a large bowl.
  3. Step 3: Melt butter and whisk in brown sugar, hot sauce, Worcestershire, garlic powder, and chili powder.
  4. Step 4: Pour over the cereal mix, tossing to coat evenly.
  5. Tip: Toss thoroughly so every piece gets coated.
  6. Step 5: Spread onto a baking sheet.
  7. Step 6: Bake 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes, until crispy.
  8. Step 7: Cool completely before serving.

Notes

Let the mix cool completely before storing, since it continues to crisp up as it cools.