4th of July Chex Mix
Celebrate Independence Day with a colorful and festive 4th of July Chex Mix, perfect for sharing at BBQs and picnics.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 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
- 1/2 cup butter (salted or unsalted)
- 1 tablespoon seasoned salt
- Optional: sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C).
- Mix together the Chex cereal, pretzels, and popcorn in a large bowl.
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan and stir in seasoned salt.
- Combine the melted butter mixture with the dry ingredients and gently fold until coated.
- Spread the mixture on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
- Add the chocolate candies once baked, while still warm.
- Cool completely before serving in a bowl.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to a week. You can customize with additional ingredients like nuts or different types of cereal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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