Smoked Chex Mix
A savory, smoky snack mix made with Chex cereals, pretzels, nuts, and spices. Perfect for parties, tailgates, or casual gatherings, this customizable treat offers a bold flavor and crispy texture.
Equipment
- Smoker or Pellet Grill
- Disposable Aluminum Pan
- Mixing bowl
- Mixing Spoons
- Wood Chips or Pellets (hickory, pecan, apple, or oak recommended)
Ingredients
- Rice Chex Corn Chex, Wheat Chex
- Pretzels
- Bagel Chips
- Rye Chips
- Cheerios
- Mixed Nuts or Roasted Peanuts
- Cheese Crackers optional, like Cheez-Its
- ½ cup Butter melted
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 tsp Seasoned Salt
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder optional
- 1 tsp Onion Powder optional
- ½ tsp Cayenne Pepper optional
- 1-2 tbsp Hot Sauce optional, for heat
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all dry ingredients: Chex cereals, pretzels, bagel chips, rye chips, Cheerios, mixed nuts, and cheese crackers.
- In a small bowl, melt the butter and mix in Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- Pour the butter mixture over the dry ingredients and toss to coat evenly.
- Preheat the smoker or pellet grill to 250°F. Add your preferred wood chips or pellets for smoking.
- Spread the Chex mix evenly in a disposable aluminum pan.
- Place the pan in the smoker and cook for 1-2 hours, stirring every 15-20 minutes to ensure even smoking.
- Once done, remove from the smoker and let it cool completely.
- Store in an airtight container for freshness.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (per 1 cup serving):
- Calories: 240-250
- Total Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
- Sodium: 530mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 35g
- Dietary Fiber: 3g
- Sugars: 5g
- Protein: 4g