4th of July Chex Mix
A festive, crunchy Chex Mix perfect for celebrating Independence Day with friends and family.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups Chex cereal (Rice, Corn, or Wheat)
- 2 cups pretzels (regular, honey, or gluten-free)
- 2 cups popcorn (lightly salted or buttered)
- 1 cup red, white, and blue chocolate candies (such as M&Ms)
- 1/2 cup butter (salted or unsalted)
- 1 tablespoon seasoned salt
- Optional: sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C).
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
- Combine the Chex cereal, pretzels, and popcorn in an extra-large mixing bowl.
- Pour the melted butter over the mixture, stirring continuously.
- Seasoning comes next; sprinkle in the seasoned salt and mix well.
- Spread the mixture on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Add the candy once cooled and gently fold it in.
- Serve in a festive bowl or containers with optional sprinkles on top.
Notes
This Chex Mix can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Chex Mix, 4th of July, snack, Independence Day, festive, easy recipe