Crock Pot Chex Mix

Step into the kitchen and you’ll smell the nutty, buttery aroma of this homemade chex mix, with just a hint of garlic and seasoning. Each handful has the perfect mix of textures, the crisp cereal, crunchy pretzels, and tender roasted nuts, making it impossible to stop at just one, whether you’re snacking solo or sharing with friends and family.

If you love a good snack mix but hate hovering over the oven to stir it, this Crockpot Chex Mix is about to become your new go-to. It’s loaded with crunchy cereals, salty nuts, pretzels, and garlic bagel chips, all coated in a buttery, savory seasoning that makes every handful irresistible. The slow cooker does all the work, and the mix cooks low and slow so the flavors soak into every bite. Perfect for holiday snacking, movie nights, game days, or gifting!

Slow Cooker Chex Mix 

This Crockpot Chex Mix is the kind of snack you can serve just about anywhere. Set out a few big bowls for the holiday season, game night, or tailgates, and it’ll disappear fast. It also makes a great homemade gift, just scoop it into clear bags or festive tins. I love packing a handful into lunchboxes or keeping a jar on the counter for easy snacking, and it’s perfect for road trips or even stashing at your desk for those mid-afternoon cravings.

Ingredients in Crockpot Chex Mix Recipe

• Rice Chex: Light, airy, and perfect for soaking up all that buttery seasoning without getting heavy. You can also use wheat chex or corn chex.
• Crispix cereal: Adds a different kind of crunch; those little hexagons hold the sauce in all the right places.
• Salted peanuts: Bring that classic salty bite and a little extra protein to balance the mix.
• Cashews: A softer, buttery nut that gives you a nice contrast to the crunchier pieces.
• Pretzels: The salty backbone of any snack mix, great texture, and perfect for catching the seasoning. 
• Garlic bagel chips: Big, sturdy pieces that add bold flavor and extra crunch. They keep the mix interesting.
• Butter: Helps everything crisp up while giving that rich, savory base to the seasoning.
• Worcestershire sauce: The secret ingredient that adds depth and that classic Chex Mix flavor.
• Seasoning salt: A quick, easy way to get well-rounded savory seasoning in one shake.
• Garlic powder: Bumps up the flavor and ties everything together.
• Sea salt: For a final touch of crunch and brightness at the very end.

How to Make Chex Mix in the Crockpot

Fill the Crockpot: Add the Rice Chex, Crispix, peanuts, cashews, pretzels, and bagel chips to your slow cooker.

Mix the Sauce: Stir together melted butter, Worcestershire, seasoning salt, and garlic powder.

Combine: Pour the sauce over the cereal mixture and gently stir to coat.

Cook: Turn the crock pot to LOW and cook:

60 minutes, stir

60 minutes, stir

45 minutes, stir

Dry: Spread the mix on a baking sheet and let it dry for a couple of hours to get perfectly crisp.

Finish: Sprinkle with a little sea salt if you like, then dig in!

Storage Instructions

Let the mix cool completely, then store in an airtight container:

• At room temperature: up to 2 weeks
• In the freezer: up to 2 months (thaws quickly and stays crisp!)

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Tips for the Best Slow Cooker Chex Mix

• Line the crockpot with a disposable liner for easy cleanup.
• Stir gently to avoid breaking the cereal pieces.
• Adjust the seasoning to suit your taste: add onion powder, smoked paprika, or cayenne for heat.

Variations

• Spicy Chex Mix: Add ½ teaspoon cayenne or hot sauce to the butter mixture.
• Ranch Chex Mix: Add a packet of dry ranch seasoning.
• Extra Crunchy: Add more pretzels or peanuts.
• Holiday Mix: Swap pretzels for festive-shaped ones or mix in red and green M&M’s after drying.

More Snack Mix Recipes to Love

I love a good popcorn or snack mix recipe, and I have so many options right here on my website. Be sure to check out the reader favorite (pictured above), my Touchdown Snack Mix. If you are a popcorn fan, be sure to check out my Crack Corn recipe, and this Homemade Moose Munch, too! Give your sweet tooth a treat, try my Candy Coated Crispix Mix, Mexican Hot Chocolate Chex, my Caramel Pecan Clusters, or this Better Than Sex Chex.

Whether you’re making a big batch for a party, a quiet night at home, or a thoughtful homemade gift, this Crockpot Chex Mix is simple, satisfying, and impossible to resist. It’s an easy way to bring a little crunch, flavor, and comfort into your day. Perfect for snacking anytime, anywhere.

This recipe was originally posted on February 3, 2015, written on behalf of Hasbro Game Channel. It has been updated to improve user experience and reshared on December 11, 2025.