Description
This Sweet and Spicy Chex Mix is a delightful combination of crunchy cereals, pretzels, nuts, and bagel chips coated in a flavorful sweet and spicy seasoning. Baked low and slow to achieve a crispy texture, this snack mix is perfect for parties, road trips, or anytime you crave a tasty and addictive treat.
Ingredients
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Dry Snack Mix –
- 9 cups Chex cereal (a combination of rice, corn, and wheat Chex cereals)
- 1 cup mini pretzel twists
- 1 cup mini pretzel rods
- 1 cup mini bread sticks
- 2 cups nuts (a combination of almonds, whole cashews, and pistachios)
- 1 cup bagel chips (Rye or plain bagel chips)
Sweet & Spicy Sauce For Seasoning –
- ¾ cup butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- ½ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) to prepare for baking the snack mix slowly to a perfect crisp.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the rice, corn, and wheat Chex cereals, mini pretzel twists, mini pretzel rods, mini bread sticks, bagel chips, and mixed nuts, ensuring an even distribution.
- Make the Sweet & Spicy Sauce: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Add Worcestershire sauce, honey, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, cayenne pepper, and chili powder to the melted butter, then whisk thoroughly until fully blended.
- Coat the Snack Mix: Pour the prepared sweet and spicy sauce over the dry snack mix. Using a spatula, stir and fold gently to ensure all pieces are evenly coated with the seasoning.
- Arrange for Baking: Transfer the coated snack mix onto a baking tray. Spread it out into a single, even layer to promote uniform baking and crispiness.
- Bake the Mix: Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, stirring every 20 to 25 minutes if desired, until the mix turns evenly crispy.
- Cool and Store: Remove the tray from the oven and allow the snack mix to cool completely on the tray. Once cooled, serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Stirring the mix every 20-25 minutes during baking can help achieve even crispiness and prevent burning.
- Adjust the cayenne pepper and chili powder according to your preferred spice level.
- Use a variety of nuts and pretzels for different textures and flavors.
- Store the cooled snack mix in an airtight container to keep it fresh and crunchy for up to three weeks.
- This recipe makes approximately 9 cups of snack mix, perfect for sharing or gifting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
