4th of July Chex Mix
A festive and crunchy 4th of July Chex Mix featuring a blend of cereals, pretzels, and colorful chocolate candies, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 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
- 1/2 cup butter (salted or unsalted)
- 1 tablespoon seasoned salt
- Optional: sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C).
- Prepare a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Combine the Chex cereal and pretzels in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the popcorn and gently fold it in.
- Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals and stir in the seasoned salt.
- Drizzle the butter mixture over the cereal, pretzel, and popcorn and toss to coat.
- Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Cool the mixture and then fold in the red, white, and blue chocolate candies.
- Garnish with sprinkles if desired.
- Serve in a large bowl or individual cups for easy snacking.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with add-ins like nuts, dried fruits, or a chocolate drizzle for a personalized touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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