Best 6 Spicy Chipotle Chex Mix Recipes

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**Spicy Chipotle Chex Mix: A Delightful Fusion of Flavors and Textures**

Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a remarkable snacking experience as we introduce the Spicy Chipotle Chex Mix. This delectable treat combines the classic crunch of Chex cereal with a symphony of bold and zesty flavors, making it the perfect companion for gatherings, movie nights, or simply satisfying your cravings. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that blends the smoky heat of chipotle peppers, the tangy zest of lime, and the savory richness of cheese, all harmoniously balanced to create a snack that's both addictive and unforgettable.

**Recipe Highlights:**

* **Classic Chex Mix:** The foundation of this irresistible snack, featuring a delightful mix of corn, wheat, and rice Chex cereals.

* **Chipotle Seasoning:** A vibrant blend of chipotle peppers, garlic, onion, and cumin, infusing each bite with a smoky and spicy kick.

* **Lime Zest:** A burst of citrusy brightness that cuts through the richness of the cheese and adds a refreshing touch.

* **Shredded Cheese:** A generous helping of sharp cheddar cheese, melted to perfection, providing a gooey and flavorful coating for the Chex mix.

* **Optional Add-Ins:** Elevate your Spicy Chipotle Chex Mix with a variety of exciting additions, such as chopped nuts, pretzels, or even dried fruit, to create a truly customized snacking experience.

With its irresistible combination of flavors and textures, the Spicy Chipotle Chex Mix is guaranteed to become a favorite among snack enthusiasts. So, gather your ingredients, preheat the oven, and let's embark on a delightful culinary adventure.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPICY CHEX MIX RECIPE



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This Chex Mix recipe is easy to make and brings together all the crunchy, salty and delicious buttery flavors with a hint of smoky spicy goodness! It's the perfect snack for sharing!

Provided by Isabel Eats

Categories     Appetizer

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups corn chex cereal
3 cups rice chex cereal
3 cups wheat chex cereal
1 cup mixed nuts
2 cups mini pretzels
2 cups plain bagel chips
1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, ((3/4 cup))
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250ºF. In large bowl, add the corn, rice, and wheat chex cereals, mixed nuts, mini pretzels and bagel chips. Set aside.
  • Place the butter in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until the butter completely melts. Add the Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, onion powder, chili powder, paprika and cayenne. Whisk together until combined. Pour the butter over the cereal mixture,
  • Pour the butter sauce over the cereal mixture and toss together until everything is evenly coated.
  • Spread the chex mix onto a large rimmed baking sheet and bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes to make sure everything crisps up evenly. Let cool slightly before eating.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 267 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 591 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 4 g, UnsaturatedFat 5 g

SWEET SPICY CHEX MIX



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An easy sweet spicy Chex mix recipe made with maple syrup, cinnamon, and cayenne. Perfect for parties, it's the BEST Chex mix recipe.

Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated

Categories     Appetizer     Snack

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup crisp honey squares cereal (such as Honey Nut Chex)
1 cup crisp wheat cereal (such as Wheat Chex)
1/2 cup mini pretzel twists
1/2 cup unsalted cashews
1/2 cup pecan halves
1/4 cup whole almonds
1/4 cup unsalted peanuts
1 egg white (or 3 tablespoons liquid egg whites)
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground chipotle chili powder
1 teaspoon ground chili powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Lightly coat a baking sheet with non-stick spray, line with parchment paper, then coat with baking spray once more. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the honey nut cereal, wheat cereal, pretzels, cashews, pecans, peanuts, and almonds.
  • In another bowl, beat the egg white until foamy, then stir in the maple syrup, cinnamon, chipotle powder, chili powder, salt, cumin, and cayenne. Drizzle over the cereal and nut mixture, then toss to coat.
  • Spread the mixture in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 1 hour, stirring once every 20 minutes. The mixture is done when dry to the touch. Remove from the oven, place the pan on a cooling rack, and let cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : TransFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 (of 8) about 1/2 cup per serving, Calories 296 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 8 g, UnsaturatedFat 11 g

SPICY RANCH PARTY MIX



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This is the perfect party snack to have lying around. It's salty, a bit spicy, and loaded with bright herb flavor. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Provided by Ashley Baron Rodriguez

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Party Mix Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon dried dill
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 tablespoon dried chives
1 tablespoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon chipotle chile powder
3 cups crispy wheat cereal squares (such as Wheat Chex®)
3 cups crispy rice cereal squares (such as Rice Chex®)
3 cups crispy corn cereal squares (such as Corn Chex®)
2 cups mixed nuts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Melt butter in a small saucepan. Add Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, dill, parsley, chives, salt, garlic powder, and chipotle powder. Remove from heat.
  • Place wheat, rice, and corn cereal squares in a large bowl. Add nuts. Stir in the seasoned butter. Spread mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, stirring once halfway through, until toasted and fragrant, about 1 hour. Let cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.6 calories, Carbohydrate 31.3 g, Cholesterol 12.2 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 1192.9 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

SWEET AND SPICY CHIPOTLE CHICKEN



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My husband and I have created many wonderful memories by sharing this meal with our friends. In the winter, we bake it indoors; in the summer, it works well on the grill, too! Either way the chicken pretty much cooks itself, leaving you plenty of time to visit with friends and family. -Ashlie Delshad, West Lafayett, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce plus 3 tablespoons adobo sauce
1/4 cup tomato paste
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 roasting chicken (6 to 7 pounds)

Steps:

  • Pulse chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, tomato paste, honey, olive oil and sea salt in a food processor or blender until smooth. Spread mixture evenly over chicken. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour or overnight., Preheat oven to 400°. Place chicken on a rack in a shallow roasting pan, breast side up. Tuck wings under chicken; tie drumsticks together. , Roast 20 minutes. Reduce oven setting to 350°. Roast 1-1/2 - 1-3/4 hours longer or until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°. (Cover loosely with foil if chicken browns too quickly.), Remove chicken from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 15 minutes before carving. If desired, skim fat and thicken pan drippings for gravy. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462 calories, Fat 27g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 134mg cholesterol, Sodium 437mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 43g protein.

SPICY CHIPOTLE SNACK MIX



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My family craves anything flavored with chipotle--and this spicy snack fills the bill. It's great for last-minute get-togethers because it takes only 15 minutes to prepare.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 15m

Yield about 2-3/4 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 cups Corn Chex
2 cups Rice Chex
2 cups Wheat Chex
1 cup miniature pretzels
1 cup dry roasted peanuts
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt

Steps:

  • In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the cereals, pretzels and peanuts. In a small bowl, combine the butter and spices; pour over cereal mixture and toss to coat., Microwave, uncovered, on high for 5-6 minutes, stirring three times. Spread onto waxed paper to cool. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 418mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

SPICY PARTY MIX



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When a recipe for a seasoned snack mix first appeared on the back of the Chex cereal box in the 1950s, people went crazy for it. Years later, a Google search for the recipe yields more than two million results for various riffs, from savory to spicy to sweet. Many call for tossing the dry ingredients with the wet, then letting the mix dry on paper towels, but baking it at a low temperature yields crisper, more flavorful results. Hot sauce gives this version a bit of a kick, but if you don't like heat, you can leave it out. View this recipe as a template to tweak as you see fit: Use crunchy, roasted edamame or green peas in place of the nuts, substitute Thai red curry paste or Sriracha for the hot sauce, or double up on whatever ingredients you like best. Keep the dry-to-wet ratios the same and you can't go wrong.

Provided by Margaux Laskey

Categories     snack, finger foods, appetizer, side dish

Time 1h30m

Yield About 15 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

9 cups rice, corn or wheat Chex or Crispix cereal, or a combination
2 cups any kind of lightly salted nut
2 cups small pretzels
3 cups add-ins, such as cheese crackers, rice crackers, bagel chips, sesame sticks or a combination
1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 to 2 tablespoons hot sauce, plus more to taste
1 teaspoon garlic powder, plus more to taste
1 teaspoon onion powder, plus more to taste
1/4 teaspoon sweet or smoked paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, plus more to taste

Steps:

  • Arrange racks in the top and bottom thirds of the oven and heat to 250 degrees. Line two sheet pans with parchment paper.
  • Combine cereal, nuts, pretzels and add-ins in a very large bowl. In a medium, microwave-safe bowl, melt butter in the microwave in 20-second increments, about 1 minute. (You can also do this in a small saucepan over low heat on the stovetop.) Add Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt and pepper. Stir until well mixed.
  • Add half of the melted butter mixture to the cereal mixture. Gently and thoroughly fold to combine. Add the rest of the melted butter mixture and stir until evenly coated. Taste and adjust seasonings.
  • Divide the mixture evenly across the prepared pans. Bake, stirring and switching racks every 15 minutes, until crisp and slightly darkened in color, about 1 hour. Cool completely on the pans on wire racks before serving (if you can wait that long). Store in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: This will give your Chex mix the best flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices: The chipotle powder gives this Chex mix a nice smoky flavor, but you can also use other spices, such as chili powder, garlic powder, or onion powder.
  • Be careful not to overcook the Chex mix: It should be crispy, but not burnt.
  • Let the Chex mix cool completely before storing it: This will help to prevent it from getting soggy.
  • Store the Chex mix in an airtight container: This will help to keep it fresh and crispy.

Conclusion:

This spicy chipotle Chex mix is a delicious and easy-to-make snack that is perfect for parties or potlucks. It is also a great way to use up leftover Chex cereal. With its smoky flavor and crispy texture, this Chex mix is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy snack, give this spicy chipotle Chex mix a try. You won't be disappointed.

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