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Cajun Chex Mix

Cajun Chex Mix is the ultimate crunchy snack to serve for game day parties and anytime that salty craving strikes. Classic snack mix mixed with our homemade blackened seasonings is sure to be a crowd favorite. 

Pan of Chex Mix

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Cajun Chex Mix

Easy appetizers are the best and Chex Mix has been a family favorite snack at our house since I can remember. I usually make batch after batch of the classic recipe for the holidays but this Cajun version might be my new favorite!

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How to Make Cajun Chex Mix:

Butter and seasonings for chex mix

  • Melt butter in a large, microwave safe mixing bowl. Add in Worcestershire sauce and blackened seasoning, whisking to combine.

Pretzels and chex cereal in a bowl for snack mix

  • Add nuts and pretzels along with Rice, Corn and Wheat Chex cereals. 

Bowl of Chex snack mix

  • Mix until well combined. 

sheet pan of snack mix with nuts and cereal

  • Pour onto a large baking sheet – I used a 15 x 17 and bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
  • Cool completely and store in an airtight container. 

Microwave Method for Chex Mix:

Seasoned cereal, nuts and pretzels can be placed in a microwave safe bowl and cooked on high for 6 minutes, stirring well every two minutes. Spread onto paper towels to cool. 

Chex Mix makes a great homemade gift for any occasion and is the perfect snack to bring to everything from cookouts to school parties. You just can’t go wrong with a classic savory snack.

Bowl of Chex Mix

We also love this easy low carb snack mix to have on hand for parties and get togethers. It’s so simple to make and so satisfying that you’ll never miss the carbs!

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Cajun Chex Mix

Cajun Chex Mix is the ultimate crunchy snack to serve for game day parties and anytime that salty craving strikes. Classic snack mix mixed with our homemade blackened seasonings is sure to be a crowd favorite. 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cereal snack mix, Chex Mix, snack mix
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 355kcal
Author: Milisa

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Blackened Seasoning
  • 1 cup Mixed Nuts
  • 3 cups Pretzels
  • 3 cups Rice Chex Cereal
  • 3 cups Corn Chex Cereal
  • 3 cups Wheat Chex Cereal

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 250°.
  • Add butter to a large bowl, mix in Worcestershire sauce and blackened seasoning.
  • Add nuts, pretzels and Chex cereals to bowl.
  • Stir continually until well coated.
  • Spread onto a large baking sheet.
  • Bake for one hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
  • Cool completely and store in an airtight container.
  • Alternately - cook on high in the microwave for 6 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes. Spread on paper towels to cool.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 355kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 1040mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g

5 Comments

  1. BTW. Will you let us know what Your homemade recipe for the blackening seasoning please. I have one that I have not made and I feel it has too much of three types of pepper.

    1. Hi Ed,
      You are right on the mini pretzels, they work best. For the blackened seasoning, we use this recipe:
      2 tablespoons smoked paprika
      2 tablespoons brown sugar
      1 tablespoon garlic
      1 tablespoon oregano
      1 tablespoon dry mustard
      1 tablespoon coarse ground black pepper
      1 teaspoon ground cumin
      1 teaspoon kosher salt
      1 teaspoon cayenne pepper * optional
      Now I know the brown sugar is not traditional but it’s worth a try.
      ~ Milisa

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