Cajun Chex Mix

Get ready to spice up your snack game with this irresistible Cajun Chex Mix—a bold and flavorful twist on the classic party favorite! Packed with Rice Chex, Corn Chex, mini pretzels, pecans, and cheese crackers, this irresistible blend is tossed in a buttery Cajun-spiced sauce featuring Worcestershire, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and optional cayenne pepper for an extra kick. Baked to golden perfection, this snack mix delivers the perfect crunch with just the right amount of heat. Perfect for gatherings, game day, or when you’re craving something savory with a Southern flair, Cajun Chex Mix is a quick and easy recipe that’s ready in under an hour. Make a big batch and watch it disappear in no time!

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 3 cups Rice Chex cereal
• 3 cups Corn Chex cereal
• 2 cups Mini pretzels
• 1 cup Pecans
• 1 cup Cheese crackers
• 6 tablespoons Butter
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1.5 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Smoked paprika
• 0.25 teaspoons Cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C).

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine Rice Chex cereal, Corn Chex cereal, mini pretzels, pecans, and cheese crackers. Set aside.

Step 3

In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, stir in Worcestershire sauce, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using). Mix until well combined.

Step 4

Pour the butter and spice mixture over the dry ingredients in the mixing bowl. Use a large spoon or spatula to gently toss and coat all the pieces evenly.

Step 5

Spread the mixture evenly onto a large baking sheet. Make sure it’s in a single layer for even baking.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even toasting.

Step 7

Remove from the oven and allow the mix to cool completely on the baking sheet.

Step 8

Once cooled, transfer the Cajun Chex Mix to an airtight container for storage. It can be kept fresh for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(830.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3681.9

Total Fat 166.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 47.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 28.8g
Cholesterol 198.9mg	0%
Sodium 10901.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 491.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.0g	0%
Total Sugars 36.1g
Protein 51.9g	0%

Vitamin D 493.4IU	0%
Calcium 1220.2mg	0%
Iron 65.9mg	0%
Potassium 1457.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.8%

Protein: 5.7%

Carbs: 53.5%