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Homemade Chex Mix Recipe (BBQ flavor)

Make homemade Chex Mix with a BBQ flavoring! This easy BBQ Chex mix recipe is made in a slow cooker and is the perfect snack mix with almonds and pretzels.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 10 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 632kcal
Author: Dorothy Kern

Ingredients

For the BBQ Seasoning

  • ¼ cup (50g) brown sugar packed
  • 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper

To make the Chex mix

  • 8 tablespoons (113g) unsalted butter melted
  • 4 cups rice, wheat, and/or corn Chex cereal
  • 3 cups pretzels
  • 2 cups raw almonds

Instructions

  • Stir together brown sugar, paprika, salt, garlic powder, chili powder, onion powder, and pepper. Stir in the melted butter.
  • Place cereal, pretzels, and almonds in the bottom of a 5-7 quart slow cooker. Tip: use a slow cooker liner to help with easy clean-up.
  • Pour butter mixture over the top and stir to coat.
  • Cover and cook on low, stirring every 20 minutes, until mixture is hot and coated, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Be sure to stir it well. Turn hot mix out onto a cookie sheet and let cool.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 632kcal | Carbohydrates: 91g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 544mg | Potassium: 362mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 970IU | Calcium: 111mg | Iron: 3.2mg