Get ready to score big at your next gathering with Spicy Chex Mix! This mouth-watering snack is a touchdown of flavors, combining the crunch of Chex cereal, mini pretzels, chili pepper tortilla chips, and Cheez-Its, all tossed in a buttery hot sauce and baked in the oven. It’s simple to make and perfect for sharing.
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Why Hot and Spicy Chex Mix should be your new go-to mix
There is nothing retro about this new style of Chex Mix. Embrace the heat, and let Spicy Chex Mix take you on a wild ride.
The fiery flavors of Takis® Fuego Hot Chili Pepper & Lime Tortilla Chips and plenty of Cholula hot sauce pair wonderfully with your favorites Chex cereals, pretzels, and cheesy crackers for a snack mix you won't be able to pass up. Make a batch and discover how addictive snacking can be.
Why you'll love this recipe
Endlessly customizable, Chex Mix has been a go-to party staple for generations. But this isn't your mama's Chex Mix. This updated version cranks up the heat factor to appeal to modern tastes, but don't worry, it's still easy to make.
You can quickly scale up this Spicy Chex Mix recipe for a crowd, and since there are no nuts, you won't have to worry about anyone's allergies.
Chex Mix also freezes beautifully, so you'll never get caught without a seriously tasty snack.
Homemade Spicy Chex Mix Ingredients
For this Spicy Chex Mix recipe, you'll need:
- Corn Chex
- Rice Chex
- Wheat Chex
- Takis® Fuego Hot Chili Pepper & Lime Tortilla Chips
- Mini pretzels
- Cheese crackers like Cheez-Its
- Unsalted butter
- Worcestershire sauce
- Seasoned salt
- Cholula
Ingredient notes
Feel free to use your favorite flavors of Chex cereal. To save money and avoid throwing out unused Chex, choose a box of Chex that contains more than one flavor.
Takis are available in many supermarkets, and you can buy them online. Trader Joe's offers its own version if you can't find the original.
Cholula is a popular mild Mexican hot sauce. The brand uses arbol and pequin peppers, giving the sauce its unique flavor, but you can use your favorite hot sauce instead.
How to make Spicy Chex Mix
To prepare homemade Spicy Chex Mix:
- Preheat the oven to 250°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the different Chex cereals, Takis, mini-pretzels, and cheese crackers. Stir well to mix.
- Place the unsalted butter, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, and Cholula hot sauce in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave for 30 seconds. Stir. Continue heating and stirring until the butter melts entirely.
- Pour the seasoned melted butter over the cereal mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Spread the Chex Mix on an extra large rimmed baking sheet or two smaller baking sheets.
- Bake in the middle of the oven for about an hour. Turn and shake the pan every 15 minutes. After an hour, if the Chex Mix isn't yet dry and crispy, cook for an additional 15 minutes, but keep a close eye on it to prevent burning.
- Line a wire rack with parchment paper and transfer the hot Chex Mix onto it to cool.
- Store the room-temperature Chex Mix in an airtight container.
Recipe variations
Feel free to add or substitute any of the mix-ins. Some ideas are bagel chips, Cheerios, Goldfish crackers, almonds, cashews, peanuts, or other nuts.
What to serve with Mexican-inspired Chex Mix
Hot and Spicy Chex Party Mix is a tasty snack that is right at home at any casual get-together. Here are some other food and drink options to help get the party started:
- Alcohol. Cool down your tongue with a splash of your favorite drink. A beer, cocktail, or glass of wine will all work.
- White Trash Candy. Use up any extra Chex cereal and mini-pretzels while adding a sweet option to your snack table with White Trash Candy.
- Spiced Pecans. Disappointed that this mix doesn't contain any nuts? Try making Spiced Pecans to go on the side. This sophisticated snack is perfect for any gathering, from casual to sophisticated.
How to store Spicy Chex Mix
Keep room-temperature Chex Mix in an airtight container to prevent moisture from ruining it. Humidity will not only cause the ingredients to clump together but will make the mix go stale much more quickly.
Freezing the Chex Mix in the summer is a good idea, but do not refrigerate it.
How long does it last?
Room-temperature hot and Spicy Chex Mix stored in an airtight container will stay fresh for about a week. It will last for a month or two in the freezer.
More Chex Mix recipes
Spicy Chex Mix
Ingredients
- 3 cups Corn Chex
- 3 cups Rice Chex
- 3 cups Wheat Chex
- 1 cup Takis Fuego Hot Chili Pepper & Lime Tortilla Chips
- 1 cup mini pretzels
- 1 cup cheese crackers (such as Cheez-Its)
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 ¼ teaspoons seasoned salt
- 3 teaspoons hot sauce (such as Cholula)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250°F.
- Mix the Chex cereals, Takis chips, pretzels, and cheese crackers in a large mixing bowl. Gently toss until well mixed.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter with the remaining ingredients. Whisk until the seasonings have dissolved. Pour over the Chex mix and gently toss to coat.
- Spread the Chex mix evenly on an extra-large baking pan or 2 large baking pans. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Spread the Chex mix on parchment paper to cool completely and store in an airtight container at room temperature.
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