Ranch Slow Cooker Chex Mix Made Easy

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Every party needs something sweet, something salty, something light and something indulgent. This ranch slow cooker chex mix isboth salty and addicting!

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This post is sponsored on behalf of Glad and Hidden Valley Ranch. All opinions are our own.

What is it about a big bowl of snack mix that’s so irresistible? It doesn’t matter that I literally just finished a meal, or dessert, or both, I see a big bowl full of a sweet or salty snack mix, much like this ranch slow cooker chex mix and something in me awakens. Must. Try. It!

Are Slow Cookers Safe?

Slow Cookersaresafefor countertop cooking for extended periods of time.

It issafeto leave yourslow cookeron while you are out of the house.

Theslow cookerruns on very low wattage, allowing you to cook a meal over an 8-10 hour period of time.

We ran off to Walmart the other day as I needed a few decorations and baking needs for an upcoming holiday party and I didn’t want to drive all over town, getting myself and a baby in and out of the car for hours. One stop was all I had the energy for. While inside I noticed a little package of oyster crackers. Yes, oyster crackers.

Our oldest daughter got it in her head that she wanted some with chicken soup, but I continually forgot to buy them. Well, I tossed them in the cart, the way we all do and then I noticed a box of Cheez-it crackers on sale so suddenly I was tossing that in too, and heck, if the pretzels are 2/$3 why the heck not?!

Glad Press’n Seal

Just as I was about to check out I realized if I was going to buy this I better make it into something for the party. Someone had ditched a roll of Glad® Press’n Seal® by the bin o’ movies and suddenly I knew what to do. A snack mix in the slow cooker and I could cover our counter with the Press’n Seal so they could dry and I wouldn’t have to clean again.

That’s my thing. When we have a party I do as much prep work ahead of time as possible so the party is never a stress and I can enjoy it.

A Slow cooker is a great option to set and forget and the Press’n Seal not only allowed the crackers to cool without pulling out a pan, but I also threw the snack into the serving bowl and covered it so I really was ready without needing to fill dishes and arrange food.

What’s in Ranch Slow Cooker Chex Mix?

Each item is needed as the pretzels bring the salty but in a different way.

Yes, size and shape actually do make an impact on the end result of a dish.

The oyster crackers were buttery pillows, the cheez-its perfectly cheesy, the corn Chex give an overall fall harvest vibe and the peanuts get a little more round and add a totally different feel in the mix.

Pull out your Hidden Valley® Ranch packet that I know you have lying around from making our 3 ingredients slow cooker roast.It’s the ranchiest so don’t you dare not use it, mix it with a little sugar and Karo syrup to create a nice, crunchy coating, oil for the roasting and worcestershire.That will really pump up the savory factor.

Chex Mix in the Oven

Preheat the oven 250°F.

How to Make Chex Mix in a Slow Cooker

Pour everything in the slow cooker, stirring occasionally.

Pour out to coolon two pieces of Glad Press’n Seal up to 2 days ahead of time (see, get it done early!!).

Then store everything in the serving bowl(how fun is this one?!)with Press’n Seal over the top.

Discard the plastic from the table.

You are going to be munching on this stuff all day until your guests arrive, just to warn you! Hide that stuff where you wont be tempted!

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Ranch Slow Cooker Chex Mix

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3.78 from 53 votes

Servings: 10

Prep Time: 10 minutes mins

Cook Time: 2 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

Description

Everypartyneeds something sweet, something salty, something light and something indulgent. Thisranch slow cooker chex mixisboth salty and addicting!

Ingredients

1/2 Cup Butter, melted
1 Packet Ranch Dressing Powder
1 Tablespoon Sugar
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
1 Tablespoon Karo Syrup
4 Cups Corn Chex
3 Cups Mini Pretzels
3 Cups Oyster Crackers
3 Cups Cheezit Crackers
1 Cup Dry Roasted Lightly Salted Peanuts

Instructions

In a glass measuring cup, melt the butter in 15 second intervals in the microwave until melted.
Stir in the dressing packet, Worcestershire, light karo syrup and sugar.
Line a slow cooker with cooking spray.
In a very large boil, add the cereal, crackers, pretzels, peanuts and pour the dressing all over and toss well to combine.
Spread everything into the slow cooker and cook on low, stirring every 15-30 minutes for 2-3 hours.
Store in an airtight container once cooled for up to 1 week.

Notes

Make Ahead: This chex mix is best when made and eaten within a day or two which makes it the perfect party prep food as you can prepare it in advance.

Oven Method:

Preheat the oven 250°.

Transfer the Chex Mix onto two baking sheets with parchment paper, spreading it into an even layer.

Bake the Chex Mix for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely then serve.

Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 714kcalCarbohydrates: 95gProtein: 15gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 1538mgPotassium: 193mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 685IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 155mgIron: 6mg