Best Chex Sweet And Spicy Pub Snack Recipes
SPICY PARTY MIX
When a recipe for a seasoned snack mix first appeared on the back of the Chex cereal box in the 1950s, people went crazy for it. Years later, a Google search for the recipe yields more than two million results for various riffs, from savory to spicy to sweet. Many call for tossing the dry ingredients with the wet, then letting the mix dry on paper towels, but baking it at a low temperature yields crisper, more flavorful results. Hot sauce gives this version a bit of a kick, but if you don't like heat, you can leave it out. View this recipe as a template to tweak as you see fit: Use crunchy, roasted edamame or green peas in place of the nuts, substitute Thai red curry paste or Sriracha for the hot sauce, or double up on whatever ingredients you like best. Keep the dry-to-wet ratios the same and you can't go wrong.
Provided by Margaux Laskey
Categories snack, finger foods, appetizer, side dish
Time 1h30m
Yield About 15 cups
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Arrange racks in the top and bottom thirds of the oven and heat to 250 degrees. Line two sheet pans with parchment paper.
- Combine cereal, nuts, pretzels and add-ins in a very large bowl. In a medium, microwave-safe bowl, melt butter in the microwave in 20-second increments, about 1 minute. (You can also do this in a small saucepan over low heat on the stovetop.) Add Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt and pepper. Stir until well mixed.
- Add half of the melted butter mixture to the cereal mixture. Gently and thoroughly fold to combine. Add the rest of the melted butter mixture and stir until evenly coated. Taste and adjust seasonings.
- Divide the mixture evenly across the prepared pans. Bake, stirring and switching racks every 15 minutes, until crisp and slightly darkened in color, about 1 hour. Cool completely on the pans on wire racks before serving (if you can wait that long). Store in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks.
SWEET SPICY CHEX MIX
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Lightly coat a baking sheet with non-stick spray, line with parchment paper, then coat with baking spray once more. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the honey nut cereal, wheat cereal, pretzels, cashews, pecans, peanuts, and almonds.
- In another bowl, beat the egg white until foamy, then stir in the maple syrup, cinnamon, chipotle powder, chili powder, salt, cumin, and cayenne. Drizzle over the cereal and nut mixture, then toss to coat.
- Spread the mixture in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 1 hour, stirring once every 20 minutes. The mixture is done when dry to the touch. Remove from the oven, place the pan on a cooling rack, and let cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : TransFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 (of 8) about 1/2 cup per serving, Calories 296 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 8 g, UnsaturatedFat 11 g
HOT AND SPICY CHEX™ PARTY MIX
Bring a spicy kick to your next party with the addition of red pepper sauce and cheese crackers to the classic Original Chex® Party Mix!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Snack
Time 1h25m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 250°F.
- In ungreased large roasting pan, melt butter in oven. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt and pepper sauce. Gradually stir in remaining ingredients until evenly coated.
- Bake uncovered 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Spread on paper towels to cool, about 15 minutes. Store in airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 310 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g
SWEET AND SPICY BEER NUTS CHEX MIX
The sweetness of brown ale enhances the spicy flavor of this addicting snack mix from the great beer-producing state of Wisconsin.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Snack
Time 15m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In large microwavable bowl, mix cereals, pretzels and nuts.
- In 4-cup microwavable measuring cup, place ale. Microwave uncovered on High 4 to 6 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes, until reduced to 1/4 cup. Stir in brown sugar, butter, chili powder, salt and red pepper. Microwave on High 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved. Pour over cereal mixture; stir until evenly coated.
- Microwave uncovered on High 6 to 8 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes, until mixture just begins to brown. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool. Store in airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 240 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g
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