Crockpot Chex Mix Recipe - The Cookie Rookie® (2024)

FAQs

Why is my homemade Chex mix soggy? ›

Using too much liquid. Don't go over the recipe's suggested liquid amounts; that is a sure way to get soggy mix (which, again, nobody wants). Follow this tip: If you need to make a change in liquid ingredients, just keep the amount the same.

Make Ahead Instructions: Chex mix tastes freshest when served within 2-3 days of making it, but it will last stored in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. Freezing Instructions: Chex mix freezes great! Store in freezer-safe container or bag for up to 3 months.

Homemade Chex Mix Is Cheaper AND More Delicious Than The Store-Bought Stuff. Chex Mix offers variety: the crisp cereal, toasty pretzels, the unique crunch of the bagel chips. This homemade recipe puts the store-bought to shame.

Seasoned salt: This old-school seasoning has a blend of onion, garlic, spices, and salt. We like Lawry's for Chex mix. Onion and garlic powders: These give the Chex mix a deeper, more savory taste. Worcestershire sauce: A generous amount of lends a subtle savoriness that rounds all the flavors out.

You can bring them back to an edible state by heating them in the oven. This works wonderfully for snacks like crackers, Chex mix, tortilla chips, pretzels and even whole loaves of bread.

Why isn't my chex mix crunchy? There are a few factors that can cause the snack to stay soft including; adding too much liquid, not cooking long enough, and overcrowding the mixture during the cooking/cooling process. Is this chex mix snack gluten-free?

Is it Possible to Over Cook Chex Mix? Yes, you'll want to keep your oven at 250 degrees and check your mix at the halfway point (20 minutes in). Stir well so that you don't end up burning any of the pieces. That's it for this post, folks. I hope you enjoy this great snack mix!

Store Chex Mix in air-tight containers to keep out moisture, which can lead to staleness or mold. Refrigerate the mix for extended shelf life, remembering it generally lasts 4 to 6 weeks when stored properly. Routinely check for signs of spoilage, such as an off smell or visible mold, to avoid health risks.

Who doesn't love traditional Chex Mix? It's salty, crunchy, and everyone has a favorite item– the perfect party snack! But sadly, what makes it taste so good also makes Chex Mix not the healthiest option. It's full of refined grains, sugar, and tons of sodium.

Other than the rye chip, nothing brought more people together than pretzels — combined, 38% marked the circle and square pretzels as the worst pieces.

Why is Chex Mix called Chex? ›

The name "Chex" reflects the square checkerboard logo of Ralston Purina.

Though contents vary, the mixes generally include an assortment of Chex cereals, chips, hard breadsticks, pretzels, nuts or bagel bites.

Chex has really not caught on as a brand in Canada. Although many other products of General Mills, like Cheerios, are very popular, Chex is seen as a “niche” product.

Combine all of the dry ingredients — seasoned salt, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne (if using), and MSG — together in a bowl or jar. Stir or shake well to combine. Use with Worcestershire sauce (and sometimes melted butter) to bring out the Chex Mix flavors.

Place the mix in the 250°F degree oven and roast stirring well every 20 minutes until the butter is absorbed and fairly dry. This is usually about an hour to an hour or so, you'll know by taking a sample with each stir when it's dry and crisp.

2️⃣ Sugar! Sweet can balance salty. 3️⃣ Dairy! A splash of cream or dollop of Greek yogurt (or sour cream) can mellow it out.

What Is This Brown Thing In My Chex Mix??? The question of the day is: what are these round, brown disks in my Chex Mix? Answer: Melba toasts. And they are clearly the best part of the whole thing.