Thanksgiving Chex Mix

Prep: 5 mins

Cook: 60 mins

Difficulty: Easy

Servings: 12 Servings

I'd argue that there is no occasion where a bowl of crunchy, salty, cereal-studded party mix isn’t welcome. We make big batches for birthday parties, game nights, and even our Christmas Eve celebration. So when it comes to Thanksgiving, chex mix should be on everyone’s holiday menu too.

Ingredients

4 cups Corn Chex cereal (4 1/2 ounces)
4 cups Rice Chex cereal (3 3/4 ounces)
2 cups Wheat Chex cereal (4 ounces)
2 cups pretzel sticks (2 ounces)
2 cups cheese-flavored Bugles, mini breadsticks, mini crackers, or oyster crackers (2 ounces)
1 cup raw peanuts
1 cup raw hulled pumpkin seeds
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/2 cups dried cranberries (8 ounces)

Instructions

Place the cereals, pretzels, Bugles, peanuts, and pumpkin seeds in a 6-quart (preferably oval-shaped) or larger slow cooker. Using 2 wooden spoons, gently toss together, being careful not to crush the cereal.
Whisk the butter, Worcestershire, paprika, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a small bowl or measuring cup. Pour half over the dry ingredients and toss to coat evenly. Pour in the remaining half and toss again. Place a double layer of paper towels over the top of the slow cooker to catch condensation.
Cover and cook on the LOW setting for 3 hours, stirring every 30 minutes. When it is done, the party mix should look toasty and relatively dry.
Pour the party mix onto a work surface or baking sheets lined with parchment or paper towels. Spread into a single layer and sprinkle with the cranberries. Cool for 5 minutes before serving or storing.