Slow Cooker Chex Snack Mix...aka Crack

I don't know about you, but I am all about "the crunch".  I love a good snack that includes some measurement of crunch involved.

Whenever we do a road trip, there is always some version of Chex snack mix purchased.  My whole world has just changed though, now that I know how to make this at home for waaaayyy less than it costs to buy a bag that is half filled with air!  The great thing about this also, with all the gluten free and organic choices out there now, you can easily transform this to a healthy snack option.

The problem is that it has now become a very accessible serious snack addition in our home, car, bus, office, etc...  I tried a test batch out before Super Bowl, to see how it would turn out.  Needless to say, my husband had me make a second batch on Super Bowl Sunday...I'll let you fill in the blanks.

Slow Cooker Chex Snack Mix

3 cups corn chex

3 cups wheat chex

3 cups rice chex

2 cups mini pretzel twists

1 cup cherrios

1 cup mixed nuts

1 cup cheese-its

1 stick melted butter

1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce

2 tsp garlic salt

1 Tbl Lawry's season salt

In a slower cooker over low heat, combine all chex, pretzels, cherrios, nuts, and cheese-its.

In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, Worcestershire, garlic salt, and season salt.  Pour mixture over Chex Snack Mix and stir to combine.

*** Cover and cook, stirring every 30 minutes, for 2 to 2-1/2 hours.

Pour warmed snack mix out onto a large piece of foil or parchment paper.  Let cool for 30 minutes.

*** If you have a newer model of slow cooker that let's you open the steam option...do it.  You want to make sure the steam/moisture is released, so your mix does not become soggy.

Since my cooker is nearly 25 years old (wedding shower gift), I place a paper towel under the lid and change it to a new dry one when I stir the mixture every 30 minutes.  For Safety Purposes:  Do not leave slow cooker unattended in home, so as to not risk any fire hazards with paper.

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Six Years Ago: Mediterranean Chicken and Sausage

"Someone" couldn't wait to try these (again, again, and again), even screaming hot, right out of the crock pot.