Spicy Chex Mix

4.50 from 10 votes

Looking for a delicious twist on the classic snack mix? Try Spicy Chex Mix! Infused with just the right amount of cayenne pepper, this savory snack packs a punch and is sure to be a hit at any party. Plus, it's freezer-friendly, making it perfect for meal prep or snacking on the go.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword Chex Party Mix, spicy chex mix

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 15

Servings cups

Calories 310kcal

Author Sue Ringsdorf

Ingredients

For the snacks:

3 cups corn chex
3 cups rice chex
2 cups wheat chex
2 cups Bugles
2 cups pretzels
1 cup peanuts
M&Ms and/or raisins - optional (added after baking)

For the seasoning:

1/2 cup unsalted butter - melted
2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
1½ teaspoons seasoned salt - like Lawry's
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper - or more for extra spice

Instructions

Prep. Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Prepare a sheet pan with baking spray (or parchment paper).
Combine the dry ingredients. Combine 13-14 cups of dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. You can combine any snacks you like, but I used corn chex, rice chex, wheat chex, bugles, pretzels, and peanuts. I occasionally use various other snacks too.
3 cups corn chex, 3 cups rice chex, 2 cups wheat chex, 2 cups Bugles, 2 cups pretzels, 1 cup peanuts
Combine the seasoning blend. In a measuring cup, combine the melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings (seasoned salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper). Mix well and then pour over the dry ingredients. Stir well.
1/2 cup unsalted butter, 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce, 1½ teaspoons seasoned salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Bake. Spread the Chex mix on the prepared pan and bake in the preheated oven for one hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
Dry. Spread some paper towels on the kitchen counter. Then spoon the Chex mix on the paper towels to dry.
Repeat. Repeat the process (if desired) until you run out of ingredients. I normally make multiple batches to use up most of the snacks I’ve bought for this recipe.
Sprinkle on add-ins. After the mix is cooled, add M&Ms and/or raisins (if desired).
M&Ms and/or raisins

Notes

Change up the mix-ins according to what you like best!
This mix stores well on the countertop, in an airtight container, for up to five days.
You can freeze the party mix, for up to six months.

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