Just before Christmas, my husband came home with this recipe for Cajun Chex Mix. A co-worker had brought it in for a treat one day and my husband thought it was delicious, so he took it upon himself to make a batch of it. He did a great job and the snack was really good, but he had only made a single batch. Don’t do that. Go ahead and make AT LEAST a double batch. If you and/or your guests like spicy snacks, this is the one for you. This goes great with a cold adult (or not) beverage and would be an awesome addition to your Super Bowl party snack table.
Here is the recipe as I made it:
Cajun Chex Mix
Combine in a large bowl (remember – I strongly suggest that you double this):
2 cups Corn Chex cereal
2 cups Rice Chex cereal
2 cups Wheat Chex cereal
2 cups bite-size pretzels
2 cups of mixed nuts (I used peanuts)
Melt:
1/3 cup butter
Add and mix well:
1 teaspoon red pepper sauce (I used Sriracha)
2 Tablespoons Creole Seasoning (recipe follows)
Pour over Chex mix evenly and stir.
Bake in 250 degree oven for 1 1/2 hours and stir every 15 minutes.
***This is the original recipe from the co-worker, but there was a note at the bottom that the cereal mixture was increased to 12-13 cups and then the butter was increased to 1/2 cup to help spread the seasoning more evenly. It was also suggested to increase the red pepper sauce to 2-3 teaspoons depending on how hot you like it. I used 1/2 cup butter and actually used 2-3 Tablespoons of Sriracha to this amount of cereal mixture. We like it spicy!
Creole Seasoning
2 1/2 Tablespoons paprika
1 Tablespoon garlic powder
1 Tablespoon salt
1 Tablespoon onion powder
1 Tablespoon dried oregano
1 Tablespoon dried thyme
1 Tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 Tablespoon black pepper
This recipe uses the usual Chex Mix mixture of ingredients.
It seems like a lot of butter and seasoning, but that’s what makes it so tasty!
I divided this double batch into two cake pans to bake. It’s easier to stir when they’re not too full.
Here’s the mix, all ready to enjoy with a cold beverage.
Isn’t there some big football game this weekend?
Enjoy this spicy snack at your Super Bowl party. You and your guests will love it – it’s kind of addicting! Depending on how spicy you like it, make sure there are plenty of cold beverages available – adult or otherwise.
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