Hot and Spicy Chex Mix

Turn up the heat with this addictive Hot and Spicy Chex Mix—a bold twist on the classic snack mix that’s perfect for parties, game days, or spicy cravings. Featuring a flavorful medley of Rice Chex, Corn Chex, Wheat Chex, mini pretzels, cheddar crackers, and peanuts, this recipe takes things up a notch with a fiery seasoning blend made with Frank's RedHot, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Each piece is coated in a buttery, zesty sauce and baked to crispy perfection, ensuring every bite is packed with a satisfying crunch and a spicy kick. Ready in just 10 minutes of prep time, this easy-to-make snack is ideal for sharing (or keeping all to yourself!). Serve it at your next gathering for a crowd-pleasing treat bursting with bold flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 3 cups Rice Chex cereal
• 3 cups Corn Chex cereal
• 3 cups Wheat Chex cereal
• 2 cups Mini pretzels
• 2 cups Cheez-It crackers or cheddar crackers
• 1 cup Unsalted peanuts or mixed nuts
• 6 tablespoons Butter
• 3 tablespoons Franks RedHot Sauce (or any hot sauce of choice)
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) and set out a large roasting pan for mixing and baking.

Step 2

In the large roasting pan, combine the Rice Chex, Corn Chex, Wheat Chex, mini pretzels, cheddar crackers, and peanuts. Mix well to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.

Step 3

In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter in the microwave in 20-30 second intervals until fully liquid.

Step 4

Once the butter has melted, stir in the hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, and salt. Mix until thoroughly combined into a spicy seasoning sauce.

Step 5

Pour the seasoning sauce over the cereal mixture in the roasting pan, stirring gently but thoroughly to coat all the pieces evenly with the sauce.

Step 6

Place the roasting pan in the preheated oven and bake the Chex Mix for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even baking and coating.

Step 7

After 1 hour, remove the pan from the oven and let the mix cool completely. The snack will crisp up further as it cools.

Step 8

Once cooled, transfer your Hot and Spicy Chex Mix to an airtight container or resealable bags for storage. Enjoy your fiery snack!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1410.9 grams (1410.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5834

Total Fat 225.50g	289%
Saturated Fat 66.40g	332%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.10g
Cholesterol 197mg	66%
Sodium 14209mg	618%
Total Carbohydrate 855.50g	311%
Dietary Fiber 73.30g	262%
Total Sugars 64.00g
Protein 125.70g	251%

Vitamin D 493IU	2467%
Calcium 1430mg	110%
Iron 168mg	932%
Potassium 3591mg	76%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.1%

Protein: 8.4%

Carbs: 57.5%