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A black oval crockpot filled with parmesan ranch slow cooker Chex mix.

Homemade Crockpot Chex Mix (Parmesan Ranch)

Savory, buttery, and full of crunch! This easy slow cooker Chex mix has ranch, Parmesan, and peanuts for the perfect salty party bite.
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Author Kori
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Course Slow Cooker Appetizers
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 391 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 5 cups Chex cereal (any mix of corn, rice, or wheat)
  • 6 cups assorted mix-ins (pretzels, Bugles, bagel chips, Goldfish, Cheerios—any combo you love)
  • 1 cup dry roasted mixed nuts (or your favorite nuts)
  • ½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • Add Chex cereal, mix-ins, and peanuts to a 6-quart slow cooker.
    Adding dry ingredients to the black oval crockpot for parmesan ranch slow cooker Chex mix.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, ranch seasoning, seasoning salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. Pour the butter mixture evenly over the cereal mixture and stir gently with a spatula until everything is well coated.
    Mixing the wet ingredients and adding to the dry ingredients for parmesan ranch slow cooker Chex mix.
  • Cover the slow cooker with the lid slightly cracked open to let steam escape. Cook on LOW for about 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes to prevent burning and promote even crisping.
    Covering the black crockpot and cooking parmesan ranch slow cooker Chex mix.
  • Stir in Parmesan cheese during the last 15 minutes of cooking. Spread the mix on parchment paper to cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
    Adding parmesan cheese, mixing and spreading out the parmesan ranch slow cooker Chex mix mixture.

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Notes

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TIPS: Keep the lid cracked open to release steam—this is key for crispness. Stir every 30 minutes for even coating.
NOTE ON QUANTITY: A 6-quart slow cooker holds about 12 cups of snack mix comfortably while allowing it to crisp up. If your crockpot is smaller, halve the recipe or cook it in two batches for best results.
VARIATIONS: Add a few dashes of Tabasco sauce for a spicy kick or increase the Worcestershire sauce to 2 tablespoons for a bolder, deeper flavor. Swap in your favorite nuts or try different snack blends like rye chips or sesame sticks. For a twist, use barbecue or spicy ranch seasoning instead of regular ranch.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Perfect for holidays, parties, or movie night munching. It’s buttery, garlicky, and totally snack-worthy!

Nutrition

Calories: 391kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 8gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 775mgPotassium: 235mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 533IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 134mgIron: 10mg
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