Slow cooker snacks are a lifesaver when you want big flavor with minimal effort, and slow cooker Chex Mix is one of the most loved party and everyday snack ideas. Using a crockpot allows the seasonings to soak evenly into the cereal, nuts, and add-ins without burning, while freeing up your oven for other dishes.
Why Make Chex Mix in a Slow Cooker?
Slow cooker Chex Mix is popular for good reason:
- Even coating without scorching
- Hands-off cooking
- Perfect for large batches
- Warm, fresh snack ready for parties
- Easy to customize for dietary needs
Now let’s dive into the recipes.
1. Classic Slow Cooker Chex Mix
Ingredients:
Rice Chex, Corn Chex, Wheat Chex, pretzels, mixed nuts, butter, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, seasoned salt
Instructions:
Combine dry ingredients in a slow cooker. Melt butter and mix with seasonings. Pour over cereal, stir well. Cook on low for 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes.
2. Cheesy Ranch Chex Mix
Ingredients:
Chex cereal, oyster crackers, pretzels, butter, ranch seasoning, cheddar powder
Instructions:
Mix cereals and crackers. Toss with melted butter, ranch mix, and cheese powder. Cook on low for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
3. Honey Garlic Chex Mix
Ingredients:
Rice Chex, peanuts, pretzels, butter, honey, soy sauce, garlic powder
Instructions:
Whisk butter, honey, soy sauce, and garlic. Pour over mix and slow cook 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes.
4. Spicy Buffalo Chex Mix
Ingredients:
Corn Chex, Wheat Chex, pretzels, almonds, buffalo sauce, butter
Instructions:
Mix butter and buffalo sauce. Toss with dry ingredients and cook on low for 2 hours.
5. Sweet and Salty Caramel Chex Mix
Ingredients:
Rice Chex, Corn Chex, peanuts, brown sugar, butter, vanilla
Instructions:
Heat butter and sugar until melted. Pour over mix and cook on low for 1½ hours, stirring often.
6. Taco-Style Chex Mix
Ingredients:
Chex cereal, corn chips, peanuts, butter, and taco seasoning
Instructions:
Coat cereal with melted butter and taco seasoning. Slow cook for 2 hours.
7. BBQ Chex Mix
Ingredients:
Corn Chex, pretzels, peanuts, butter, BBQ seasoning
Instructions:
Mix the seasoning with butter, toss, and cook on low for 2 hours.
8. Cinnamon Sugar Dessert Chex Mix
Ingredients:
Rice Chex, butter, sugar, cinnamon
Instructions:
Coat cereal with butter and cinnamon sugar. Cook 1½ hours, stirring often.
9. Garlic Parmesan Chex Mix
Ingredients:
Chex cereal, pretzels, butter, garlic powder, parmesan cheese
Instructions:
Mix butter with garlic and parmesan. Cook on low for 2 hours.
10. Sriracha Honey Chex Mix
Ingredients:
Rice Chex, cashews, pretzels, honey, butter, sriracha
Instructions:
Whisk the sauce, coat the cereal, and slow cook for 2 hours.
11. Dill Pickle Chex Mix
Ingredients:
Chex cereal, pretzels, peanuts, butter, dill seasoning
Instructions:
Combine and cook on low for 2 hours.
12. Lemon Pepper Chex Mix
Ingredients:
Rice Chex, almonds, butter, lemon pepper seasoning
Instructions:
Toss and slow cook 1½–2 hours.
13. Cajun Chex Mix
Ingredients:
Corn Chex, pretzels, peanuts, butter, Cajun seasoning
Instructions:
Coat and cook for 2 hours.
14. Chocolate Peanut Butter Chex Mix
Ingredients:
Rice Chex, peanut butter chips, chocolate chips
Instructions:
Melt the chips, then coat the cereal with the slow-cooked base mix. Cool before serving.
15. Maple Bacon Chex Mix
Ingredients:
Chex cereal, cooked bacon, maple syrup, butter
Instructions:
Mix and cook 2 hours on low.
16. Pizza Chex Mix
Ingredients:
Chex cereal, pretzels, pepperoni, butter, Italian seasoning
Instructions:
Toss and cook 1½ hours.
17. Chili Lime Chex Mix
Ingredients:
Corn Chex, peanuts, butter, chili powder, lime zest
Instructions:
Cook 2 hours, stirring well.
18. Teriyaki Chex Mix
Ingredients:
Rice Chex, cashews, pretzels, teriyaki sauce, butter
Instructions:
Cook on low for 2 hours.
19. Smoky Paprika Chex Mix
Ingredients:
Chex cereal, almonds, butter, smoked paprika
Instructions:
Slow cook 1½–2 hours.
20. Jalapeño Cheddar Chex Mix
Ingredients:
Chex cereal, pretzels, butter, jalapeño powder, cheese powder
Instructions:
Cook 2 hours on low.
21. Holiday Herb Chex Mix
Ingredients:
Chex cereal, nuts, butter, rosemary, thyme
Instructions:
Cook gently for 2 hours.
22. Gingerbread Chex Mix
Ingredients:
Rice Chex, butter, molasses, gingerbread spice
Instructions:
Cook 1½ hours, cool completely.
23. Ranch Buffalo Chex Mix
Ingredients:
Chex cereal, pretzels, ranch seasoning, buffalo sauce
Instructions:
Cook 2 hours.
24. Everything Bagel Chex Mix
Ingredients:
Chex cereal, pretzels, butter, and everything bagel seasoning
Instructions:
Slow cook 1½ hours.
25. Thai Sweet Chili Chex Mix
Ingredients:
Rice Chex, peanuts, sweet chili sauce, butter
Instructions:
Cook 2 hours.
26. Garlic Butter Pretzel Chex Mix
Ingredients:
Chex cereal, pretzels, butter, garlic salt
Instructions:
Cook 1½–2 hours.
27. Cinnamon Apple Chex Mix
Ingredients:
Rice Chex, dried apples, butter, cinnamon sugar
Instructions:
Cook 1½ hours.
28. Southwest Chex Mix
Ingredients:
Corn Chex, peanuts, butter, cumin, chili powder
Instructions:
Cook on low for 2 hours.
29. Soy Ginger Chex Mix
Ingredients:
Rice Chex, cashews, soy sauce, ginger powder
Instructions:
Cook 2 hours.
30. White Chocolate Chex Mix
Ingredients:
Rice Chex, white chocolate chips
Instructions:
Melt the chocolate separately and coat after cooking the base mix.
31. Loaded Party Chex Mix
Ingredients:
All Chex varieties, pretzels, crackers, nuts, butter, mixed seasonings
Instructions:
Cook 2 hours, stirring well.
32. Simple Buttered Chex Mix
Ingredients:
Chex cereal, butter, salt
Instructions:
Cook on low for 1½ hours for a classic snack.
Final Thoughts
These 32 slow cooker Chex Mix recipes prove that one simple method can create endless snack possibilities. Whether you prefer sweet, savory, spicy, or classic flavors, there’s a crockpot Chex Mix here for every occasion. Make a big batch, store it airtight, and enjoy stress-free snacking all week long.
