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Copycat spicy Chex Mix seasoning

Course Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword big batch chex mix, party snack mix, ranch chili snack mix, spicy snack mix
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 48 servings
A big spicy snack mix of three Chex cereals, oyster crackers and mixed nuts, coated in garlic, onion, chili and ranch butter. Makes 48 servings, ideal for a crowd.

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups melted butter
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ¾ cup ranch dressing mix
  • 2 tablespoons granulated garlic
  • 2 tablespoons onion flakes
  • 1 tablespoon chili flakes or cayenne pepper
  • 6 cups Corn Chex
  • 6 cups Rice Chex
  • 6 cups Wheat Chex
  • 6 cups oyster crackers
  • 6 cups mixed nuts

Directions

  • Heat the oven to 250°.
  • Melt the butter (in a small skillet or the microwave). In a bowl, whisk it together with the olive oil, ranch mix, garlic, onion flakes, and chili flakes or cayenne.
  • In a large bowl, mix the cereals, oyster crackers, and nuts.
  • Pour the butter mixture over and toss until evenly coated.
  • Spread in a single layer on rimmed baking sheets (3 half-sheet pans).
  • Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. If baking two sheets at a time, swap their racks every 15 minutes.
  • Let cool completely on the sheets.

Nutrition

Serving: 45g | Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 4.6g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5.7g | Trans Fat: 0.6g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 176mg | Potassium: 132mg | Fiber: 1.5g | Sugar: 4.8g | Vitamin A: 226IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1.6mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 48 servings; granulated garlic counted as garlic powder, onion flakes counted as dehydrated onion, chili flakes or cayenne pepper (the first choice counted), Corn Chex counted as corn flakes (as Chex-style cereal), Rice Chex counted as corn flakes (as Chex-style cereal), Wheat Chex counted as corn flakes (as Chex-style cereal), oyster crackers counted as saltine crackers. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.