Firecracker Chex Mix
Servings: 25 Servings
Ingredients
- 3 cups Corn Chex
- 3 cups Rice Chex
- 3 cups Wheat Chex
- 1 cup unsalted peanuts
- 1 cup Itty Bitty Mini pretzels
- 1 cup Cheez-It crackers
- ¾ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 ½ ounces ranch seasoning mix 1 ½ packets
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons liquid smoke optional
- 2 teaspoon red pepper flakes or more to taste
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250°F.
- Place the Corn Chex, Rice Chex, Wheat Chex, peanuts, pretzels, and Cheez-Its into a large mixing bowl. Stir to combine then set aside.3 cups Corn Chex, 3 cups Rice Chex, 3 cups Wheat Chex, 1 cup unsalted peanuts, 1 cup Itty Bitty Mini pretzels, 1 cup Cheez-It crackers
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, liquid smoke (if using), red pepper flakes, and onion powder.¾ cup unsalted butter, 1 ½ ounces ranch seasoning mix, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 2 teaspoons liquid smoke, 2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Drizzle the butter mixture over the cereal mixture a little at a time while stirring. Make sure it’s evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to a large sheet pan lined with parchment paper or a large roasting pan. Spread the ingredients in an even layer, and bake for 1 hour. Stir every 15 to 20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and place the Chex Mix onto paper towels to cool for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Enjoy! See post for tips, FAQs, and storage options.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of ½ cup of snack mix. Actual calories will vary.
*For more information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, please scroll up and view the post.
Nutrition Facts
Firecracker Chex Mix
Serving Size
0.5 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
197
% Daily Value*
Fat
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
20
%
Trans Fat
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Cholesterol
18
mg
6
%
Sodium
389
mg
16
%
Potassium
93
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
23
g
8
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
477
IU
10
%
Vitamin C
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
59
mg
6
%
Iron
5
mg
28
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
