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Firecracker spicy chex mix with pretzels, crackers, nuts, coated in a spicy ranch seasoning mix.
Recipe

Spicy Chex Mix

Servings: 20
Author: Jaclyn
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 1 hour
Total: 1 hour 10 minutes
This spicy Chex mix recipe takes the classic party mix and turns up the heat with the addition of cayenne pepper and red pepper flakes. Ranch seasoning mix balances out the flavor for a zesty snack mix perfect for ay occasion.

Ingredients
 

For the Mix:

  • 3 cups corn Chex
  • 3 cups wheat Chex
  • 3 cups rice Chex
  • 1 ½ cups Cheez-its
  • 1 ½ cups mini pretzels
  • 1 ½ cups mini cClub crackers
  • 10 ounces mixed nuts

For the sauce:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 ounce ranch seasoning mix (1 packet)
  • 2 Tablespoons light brown sugar packed
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 ½ teaspoons red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 250°F.
  • In an extra large bowl, add the corn Chex, wheat Chex, rice Chex, cheez-its, pretzels, club crackers, and nuts; toss to combine. Set aside
  • In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the Worcestershire, ranch dressing mix, brown sugar, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne. Whisk to combine, continuing to whisk until the sugar has dissolved (3-5 minutes).
  • Pour half the sauce over the mix in the bowl, gently tossing to coat. Then pour the remaining sauce, again tossing to evenly coat.
  • Spread the coated chex mix onto a large ungreased sheet pan in an even layer. Depending on the size of your pan you may need to use two (mine is half sheet size).
  • Bake for 1 hour, tossing the mixture every 15 minutes.
  • Allow to cool completely before storing or serving.

Notes

  • Ingredient swaps: Don’t like a specific ingredient? No problem- swap it out for something you do. This is so easy to customize to your taste.
  • Spice level: This has a kick but it isn’t crazy spicy. If you want more spice, up the cayenne and chili flakes, or add a bit of hot sauce to the mix.
  • Storage: store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 month.

Nutrition

Calories: 399kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 309mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1008IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 135mg | Iron: 15mg
Firecracker spicy chex mix with pretzels, crackers, nuts, coated in a spicy ranch seasoning mix.

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