Slow Cooker Chex Mix

Name: Slow Cooker Chex Mix
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 9 cup cereal, such as chex (any flavor); 2 cup pretzels; 1 cup whole grain o cereal, such as cheerios; 1 cup peanuts; 1/3 cup (6 tablespoons) butter, melted and hot; 1 tablespoon salt; ¼ cup worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional); m&m candies, optional; popcorn, optional

The Daily Meal Staff|Feb. 17, 2015 1:39 pm EST

3.2 (30 ratings)

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Sure, you could buy Chex mix, or just mix together dry cereal and call it a day. This recipe, however, will take your savory snacking to a new level. Add coated candies like M&Ms for a bit of sweetness.

Servings

15

Ingredients

9 cup cereal, such as chex (any flavor)
2 cup pretzels
1 cup whole grain o cereal, such as cheerios
1 cup peanuts
1/3 cup (6 tablespoons) butter, melted and hot
1 tablespoon salt
¼ cup worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
m&m candies, optional
popcorn, optional

Directions

Add cereal, pretzels, cheerios and peanuts to your slow cooker.
In a separate bowl, whisk together butter and salt until the salt is dissolved. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce until combined.
Toss the sauce with the cereal mixture until well-combined.
Cover and cook on low for 3 hours, stirring 45 minutes into cooking time. When done cooking, spread evenly on a lined baking sheet to cool. When cooled, mix in M&Ms or popcorn. Store in airtight containers or serve right away.