How to Make Spicy Buffalo Chex Mix - A Step-by-Step Guide

Crunchy, spicy, and oh-so-satisfying, Spicy Buffalo Chex Mix is a crowd-pleasing snack that is perfect for game day, movie night, or any gathering that calls for a tasty treat. This addictive snack is a modern twist on the classic Chex Mix recipe, which combines Chex cereal, pretzels, and nuts with a bold and zesty buffalo flavor.

Whether you're a fan of spicy foods or just love a good snack mix, Spicy Buffalo Chex Mix is sure to become a staple in your snack rotation. It's easy to ma...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup hot sauce
  • 1 (1 ounce) package dry ranch-flavored seasoning mix
  • 6 cups crispy rice cereal squares (such as Rice Chex®)
  • 4 cups crispy wheat cereal squares (such as Wheat Chex®)
  • 1 ¾ cups dry-roasted peanuts
  • 1 ½ cups fish-shaped pretzel crackers (such as Pepperidge Farm® Goldish®)
  • 1 ½ cups Parmesan-flavored fish-shaped crackers (such as Pepperidge Farm® Goldish®)

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 31 mins
  • Total Time: 41 mins
  • Servings: 30
  • Yield: 15 cups

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat butter in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave until melted, 25 to 30 seconds. Add hot sauce and microwave until heated through, 20 to 30 seconds more. Stir in ranch seasoning.
  • Combine rice cereal squares, wheat cereal squares, peanuts, pretzel crackers, and Parmesan-flavored crackers in a large bowl. Pour in butter mixture; mix thoroughly to coat. Spread in 2 ungreased 9x13-inch baking pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven and stir well. Return to the oven; bake until dried, about 15 minutes more. Spread on paper towels to cool.
  • Nutrition

    153 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 8mg
    • Sodium: 396mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 15mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 83mg