This homemade BBQ Chex mix is the most perfect snacking recipe for game day and beyond! loaded with flavor and super easy to make!
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BBQ Snack Mix Recipe
Game day is just around the corner, and that means appetizers! This BBQ Chex mix is nice and easy to make and is the perfect accompaniment to a few cold beers!
Made with a mix of cereals, and with flavors of honey, chili and BBQ, these snacks are irresistible, so be sure to make a big batch!
For more snack recipes, be sure to try Candied Corn Puffs, Air Fryer Dill Pickle Chex Mix, Mom’s Famous Chex Party Mix, and Salted Caramel Puppy Chow.
Why you’ll love this BBQ Chex Mix recipe:
- PERFECT FOR A CROWD: This recipe will easily make 10 cups of snack mix and is easily double or tripled.
- MAKE AHEAD: This BBQ chex mix ha a pretty long shelf life and can even be frozen.
- QUICK AND EASY: There’s really nothing complicated about this recipe. A few simple ingredients and it’s ready to serve in less than 30 minutes.
How to make BBQ Chex Mix
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- Mix together the cereal in a large bowl.
- Melt the batter and whisk in the seasonings.
- Pour the butter of the cereal and mix well.
- Place the mix on to baking sheets and cook until golden brown.
How long does it keep?
Once you have made your BBQ Chex mix, let it cool completely before transferring to an airtight container. It will keep well at room temperature for up to 10 days, so it’s a great make ahead snack option.
Can you freeze it?
Yes! You can freeze the baked Chex mix, so be sure to make a double batch! It will keep well frozen for up to 3 months and you can thaw it at room temperature before enjoying.
What can you serve it with?
Serve this BBQ chex mix in bowls for people to pick at between sips of beers or cola. It’s great to serve up as part of a buffet along with other favorite apps like Grape Jelly Meatballs and Chicken Wings.
Tips!
- Allow the BBQ Chex mix to cool completely before serving. As it cools it will get nice and crispy.
- If you like your snacks on the spicy side, add in a little more cayenne.
- Use two baking sheets for this recipe rather than piling the Chex mix on to one. They’ll cook more evenly this way.
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This BBQ Chex mix is such and effortless recipe but it is always a crowd pleaser! Be sure to hold some back because it will disappear quickly!
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BBQ Chex Mix Recipe (Snack Mix)
Ingredients
- 4 cups Crispix cereal
- 3 cups Honey Nut Chex cereal or Rice Chex
- 2 cups Cheerios
- 1 cup Honey Bunches of Oats Honey Roasted Granola
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- ¼ cup BBQ sauce Blue’s Hog is great
- 1 teaspoon chili powder Penzey’s 9000
- ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Coarse sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Line 2 large rimmed baking sheets with aluminum foil and lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray. Adjust oven racks to upper/middle and lower/middle positions and heat oven to 250°F.
- Gently mix all cereal and granola in a large bowl.
- Melt butter and add BBQ sauce, chili powder, seasoned salt, smoked paprika and cayenne pepper. Whisk until well incorporated.
- Pour the butter mixture over the cereal mixture and stir with a rubber spatula until cereal is completely coated.
- Spread half of the mixture evenly into each rimmed baking sheet and, if desired, sprinkle lightly with coarse sea salt.
- Place one sheet of party mix on each oven rack and bake at 250° for 45-60 minutes, stirring and rotating baking sheets every 15 minutes. The party mix will turn a beautiful golden brown when done.
- Transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely. Store at room temperature, in an airtight container, up to 10 days or freeze up to 3 months. Enjoy!
Becky’s Tips
- Allow the BBQ Chex mix to cool completely before serving. As it cools it will get nice and crispy.
- If you like your snacks on the spicy side, add in a little more cayenne.
- Use two baking sheets for this recipe rather than piling the Chex mix on to one. They’ll cook more evenly this way.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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