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Festive 4th of July Chex Mix: Sweet, Salty, and Fun!

Celebrate Independence Day with this versatile 4th of July Chex Mix, featuring sweet and salty flavors that bring everyone together.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 4 cups Chex Cereal any type (rice, corn, or wheat)
  • 2 cups Pretzels regular, honey, or gluten-free options
  • 2 cups Popcorn lightly salted or buttered
For Sweetness and Color
  • 1 cup Red, White, and Blue Chocolate Candies M&Ms or similar candies
  • Sprinkles patriotic-themed sprinkles for added festivity
For Coating
  • 1/2 cup Butter salted or unsalted
  • 1 tablespoon Seasoned Salt customize with your favorite blend

Equipment

  • Oven
  • large mixing bowl
  • small saucepan
  • Spatula
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine 4 cups of Chex cereal, 2 cups of pretzels, and 2 cups of popcorn. Toss gently until well mixed.
  3. In a small saucepan, melt 1/2 cup of butter over low heat and stir in 1 tablespoon of seasoned salt until dissolved.
  4. Pour the melted butter mixture over the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly until evenly coated.
  5. Spread the coated mix onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
  6. Immediately after baking, toss in 1 cup of red, white, and blue chocolate candies while the mix is warm.
  7. Allow the Chex Mix to cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring to an airtight container or serving bowl.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store your 4th of July Chex Mix in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for longer storage. Reheat to refresh crunchiness.

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