This Slow Cooker Chex Mix is easy to make and so addicting! A homemade version of a classic snack made with chex, crackers, and pretzels tossed in a tangy, slightly spicy sauce.
When I tell you this slow cooker chex mix is addicting, I mean, I personally polished off half a sheet pan before it had even finished cooling.
Ingredients
This snack mix is even better than store-bought chex mix and *almost* as easy as ripping open a bag.
- Unsalted Butter – adds a rich, creamy, buttery flavor to the mix. Unsalted butter is definitely preferred in this recipe to avoid being overly salted.
- Worcestershire Sauce – gives that classic salty, tangy, bold chex mix flavor.
- Spices: Ranch Salad Dressing and Seasoning Mix, Garlic Powder, and Chili Powder – ranch seasoning mix adds a creamy, herby, tangy flavor, garlic powder adds a nutty, earthiness, and the chili powder adds just a touch of smoky spice.
- Chex Cereal – feel free to use rice chex, corn chex, or a combination of the two. Wheat chex may also be used.
- Pretzels – salted, mini twisted pretzels provide the best flavor and texture, but any pretzel will be fine in a pinch.
- Cheese Crackers – use Cheez-Its original to keep it classic, but play around with other flavors, if preferred, such as white cheddar, hot & spicy, etc.
How to make
Just few simple steps required to make this crockpot chex mix!
- Whisk together butter, worcestershire, ranch, garlic powder, and chili powder in a medium sized bowl.
- Place cereal, pretzels, and Cheeze-Its into a 6 quart crockpot, then toss with the sauce until evenly coated.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 2-2.5 hours, stirring gently ever 30 minutes.
- Spread the chex mix onto a rimmed baking sheet to cool before serving.
How do you keep chex mix from getting soggy?
The key to avoiding soggy chex mix is to place a thin towel over the top of the crockpot before putting the lid on. This helps catch the condensation that forms on the lid as the chex mix cooks.
Be sure to also cool the chex completely before storing it in a sealed airtight container.
Why did my chex mix burn?
To prevent your chex mix from burning, make sure you’re stirring every 30 minutes throughout the 2 1/2 hour cook time. This re-distributes the mix-ins so the ones are the bottom aren’t cooking faster than those in the middle or on the top.
Can you bake slow cooker chex mix?
If you’re short on time, chex mix can be baked on a rimmed baking sheet lined with a silicone mat at 250ºF for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
Variations
- Use other mix-ins. Try rye chips, mixed nuts, oyster crackers, bagel chips, or other cereal.
- Spice it up. Add a few drops of hot sauce or a few shakes of cayenne to the sauce for a kick of heat.
How to store
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
– Jennifer

Slow Cooker Chex Mix
Equipment for this recipe
Ingredients
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted and cooled slightly
- ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1 (1 oz) packet ranch salad dressing and seasoning mix
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 (12 oz) box Chex cereal (I've used rice and corn)
- 2 cups pretzels
- 2 cups Cheez-Its
Recipe Video
Instructions
- Whisk together melted butter, worcestershire sauce, ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, and chili powder in a medium sized bowl. Set aside.
- Stir together Chex, pretzels, and Cheez-Its in a 6 quart crockpot, drizzle with the sauce, then gently stir until the sauce has evenly coated the mix-ins.
- Place a thin dish towel over the crockpot, place on the lid, then cook on LOW for 2 - 2.5 hours, gently stirring every 30 minutes.
- Pour the cooked chex mix onto a rimmed baking sheet in an even layer and let cool to room temperature.
- Serve immediately* or store in a sealed container.
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Nutrition Information
*Note: Nutrition information is estimated and varies based on products used.
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