Ranch Slow Cooker Chex Mix
The ultimate Slow Cooker Chex Party Mix right in your crockpot! Perfectly crispy and buttery, with savory ranch flavor. Great for the holidays, game days, or everyday snacking.
All The Things You’ll Love About Ranch Party Mix
It’s that time again to share another Chex party snack you’ll absolutely fall in love with!
This Ranch Slow Cooker Chex Mix is a fun, easy, and flavor-packed snack that’s perfect for every occasion It’s one of those simple recipes that you’ll want to make again and again (and everyone will ask for the recipe!).
Like most Chex Mix recipes, you can easily customize the ingredients to match your taste, but trust me, the ranch butter sauce is the secret you don’t want to skip. It’s the perfect blend of savory, buttery goodness with that tangy ranch flavor fans loves.
The slow cooker is also a great option. It gently toasts the ingredients without burning and frees up the oven for other dishes (hello, holiday baking!). The best part? Your kitchen will smell amazing while it works its magic.
Simple Ingredients
- Chex cereal– We enjoy corn and wheat Chex.
- Cheez-it crackers for rich cheddar flavor.
- Pretzels are a classic party mix ingredient.
- Nuts– Any kind will work. We happen to enjoy cashews.
- Ranch butter sauce– Butter, Worcestershire, and ranch seasoning mix.
Simple to make right in the slow cooker
- Combine crunchy ingredients in a large slow cooker.
- Melt the butter then stir in Worcestershire and ranch mix.
- Pour ranch butter sauce over crunchy ingredients and toss well to combine.
- Slow cook for 3 hours stirring every 30-45 minutes.
- Cool on a sheet of parchment paper.
Variations and Substitutions
Make it spicy: Add ½ tsp cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the seasoning mix.
Gluten-Free option: Use gluten-free Chex cereals, pretzels, and crackers.
Nut-Free party mix: Replace nuts with extra cereal, pretzels, or even popcorn.
Ang’s Helpful Tips For The Best Slow Cooker Party Mix
- To prevent sogginess use a tea towel or paper towel between the slow cooker and lid, otherwise it builds condensation that can drip on the mix.
- Stir often to ensure the ingredients don’t burn and even coating.
- Use the right slow cooker size for even cooking. Use a 6 qt or larger crockpot (if possible oval shape) for a bigger batch of party mix.
- Cool completely before storing as moisture = soggy snack mix!
Ranch Slow Cooker Chex Mix
Equipment
- 6 qt or larger slow cooker
Ingredients
- 4 cups corn Chex cereal
- 2 cups wheat Chex cereal
- 2 cups cheez-it crackers
- 2 cups pretzels we used the pretzel balls
- 1 1/2 cups roasted cashews
- 6 tbsp salted butter
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 (1) ounce packet ranch seasoning mix
Instructions
- Combine all the crunchy ingredients in your slow cooker.
- Melt butter, then stir in Worcestershire and ranch mix until combined.
- Pour ranch butter over ingredients and toss gently with a spatula several times so it's well coated.
- Cook on low for 3 hours, stirring every 30-45 minutes. To avoid moisture dripping on the mix, cover the slow cooker with a tea towel then place the lid on.
- Spread mixture out on parchment paper and allow to cool at least 30-minutes before transferring to a container to store.
Notes
Love Party Mix?
Check out all my fun variations: Sweet and Spicy Fall Chex Mix, White Christmas Chex Party Mix, Spring Chex Party Mix, Sweet Heat Texas Trash, Sweet and Spicy Frito Snack Mix, and Maple Pecan Snack Mix.
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