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A close-up of two wine glasses filled with rosé on a speckled tabletop, accompanied by a white bowl of Chex Mix snacks. A hand with a clear bracelet is holding one wine glass.

Lingering Shade Chex Mix

Lingering Shade Chex Mix is the perfect Southern comfort snack to share with friends and family. Growing up, this recipe always made an appearance at our porch gatherings, served alongside tall glasses of sweet tea.
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Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 25 Servings
Calories 413 kcal

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

  • 1 8.6 oz. bag Gardetto’s Original Recipe Snack Mix
  • 1 12 oz. bag Synder’s Hot Buffalo Wing Pretzel Pieces
  • 1 12.4 oz. box CHEEZ IT “DOUZ” Sharp Cheddar/Parmesan
  • 1 14 oz. box Wheat Chex
  • 1 12 oz. box Rice Chex
  • 1 12 oz. box Corn Chex
  • 1 lb. Butter
  • ¼ cup Minced Garlic
  • ½ cup Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Cajun Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 ½ tsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tbsp Tabasco Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Louisiana Hot Sauce

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the Gardetto’s Snack Mix, pretzel pieces, CHEEZ IT crackers, Wheat Chex, Rice Chex, and Corn Chex. Stir gently to mix everything evenly.
  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, chili powder, onion powder, Tabasco sauce, and Louisiana hot sauce. Keep stirring until the butter is fully melted and the ingredients are combined.
  • Pour the butter sauce over the snack mix in small batches, stirring well after each addition. Ensure the sauce evenly coats all the pieces.
  • Divide the mixture evenly across three half-sheet pans. Spread it out into a single layer. Bake at 265°F for 1 hour and 30 minutes, stirring every 15-20 minutes to toast evenly.
  • Remove the pans from the oven and let the mix cool completely. Once cooled, transfer it to a serving bowl or store it in airtight containers. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 413kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 10gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 860mgPotassium: 227mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1819IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 339mgIron: 15mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

Keyword Chex Mix, Homemade Chex Mix, Lingering Shade Chex Mix
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