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    Home » Food and Drink » Appetizers

    Texas Trash Snack Mix

    Published: Dec 17, 2021 · Modified: Nov 8, 2022 by Jenna Urben · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Texas Trash is a spicy chex mix recipe made with crunchy snacks tossed in a zesty buttery coating. It’s perfect for holiday entertaining or gifting for any occasion!

    Can you believe Christmas is next week?! Do you have any plans? My husband and I will be hosting my side of the family at our house on Christmas Eve and visiting with his family on Christmas Day.

    We'll be enjoying tamales, along with several snacks and appetizers. You better believe this easy chex mix will make an appearance.

    What is Texas Trash?

    Holiday Texas Trash is a salty, spicy, delicious combination of corn chex, wheat chex, cheerios, mini pretzels, peanuts, and more.

    It’s tossed with melted butter that has been combined with hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, celery salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.

    Don't worry, if you're dairy free like me, just use plant based or vegan butter!

    Original Texas Trash is cooked in the oven at a low temperature until it’s toasty and baked to perfection!

    Christmas Texas Trash Recipe

    The great thing about homemade chex mix is you can easily adjust and alter the recipe to fit your personal taste, heat preference, and food allergies!

    For example, I’m using vegan butter because I’m dairy-free.

    Here are the common ingredients found in most Texas Trash Chex Mix:

    • Butter: Plant-based, if needed
    • Hot sauce
    • Worcestershire sauce
    • Garlic powder
    • Onion powder
    • Celery salt
    • Paprika
    • Cheerios
    • Corn Chex
    • Wheat Chex: Substitute with Rice Chex if gluten-free
    • Pretzels: Mini-sized or rods
    • Peanuts

    Chex Mix Variations

    • Nuts
    • Seeds
    • Popcorn
    • Bagel chips
    • Rye chips
    • Mini bread sticks
    • For a spicy and sweet chex mix, add in dried cranberries and raisins!

    How to Make Oven Baked Spicy Chex Mix Recipe

    Microwave the butter coating

    Melt the butter in a small bowl then whisk in hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings.

    Make the chex mix

    In a large bowl, combine the Cheerios, Corn Chex, Wheat Chex, pretzels, and peanuts.

    Combine butter sauce with chex mix

    Pour the butter mixture over the chex mix and stir to coat. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet and spread out.

    Bake

    Bake chex mix at 250F for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes, or until the crispy and crunchy. Remove from oven and let cool completely on baking sheet.

    Recipe FAQ

    How long does homemade chex mix last?

    Store for up to 3-4 week in an airtight container.

    Is Texas Trash spicy?

    That depends how much hot sauce you use! Additionally, some hot sauce brands are spicy than others. I would say this recipe has a kick but it’s not super spicy.

    Is this Chex mix recipe gluten-free?

    Make your own homemade gluten-free party mix by excluding the wheat cereal. Use corn and/or rice chex!

    What other holiday gifting recipes do you have?

    If you want to gift a homemade treat, try my DIY Hot Cocoa Mix or Hot Chocolate Balls.

    Related

    Want more fun and festive holiday recipes? Try these next:

    • Cowboy Caviar
    • Christmas Cracker Candy
    • Texas Ranch Water

    I hope you love my Homemade Texas Trash Recipe as much as we do! It's bold, easy to make, and the ultimate crowd pleaser. Perfect severed as a snack or party appetizer.

    Homemade Texas Trash Spicy Chex Mix Recipe

    Author: Jenna Urben
    Texas Trash is a spicy chex mix recipe made with crunchy snacks with a zesty buttery coating. It’s perfect for holiday entertaining or gifting for any occasion!
    4.75 from 54 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 1 hour hr
    Course Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 14 servings

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup salted butter vegan, if needed
    • 2 tablespoon hot sauce
    • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
    • 2 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 2 teaspoon onion powder
    • 2 teaspoon celery salt
    • 2 teaspoon paprika
    • 2 cups Cheerios
    • 2 cups Corn Chex
    • 2 cups Wheat Chex or Rice Chex, if gluten-free
    • 3 cups mini pretzels
    • 1 ½ cups peanuts
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    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 250F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper, set aside.
    • Melt butter in a small bowl then whisk in hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings.
    • In a large bowl, combine the cereals, pretzels, and peanuts.
    • Add the butter mixture to the large bowl and stir to coat everything.
    • Transfer the chex mix to prepared baking sheet and spread out.
    • Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
    • Remove from oven and let mixture to cool on the baking sheet.

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    Notes

    Store in an airtight container for 3-4 weeks.
    Did you make this recipe?Please leave a star rating or review in the form below, then snap a picture and tag me @theurbenlife on Instagram!

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    About Jenna Urben

    Jenna Urben is the recipe developer, content creator, and storyteller behind The Urben Life. She has over 10 years experience adapting family favorite meals to fit allergy-friendly diets. Join Jenna as she shares delicious dairy-free recipes that are easy to follow with plenty of tips and alternatives.

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    1. Sandi

      September 09, 2023 at 1:22 pm

      Made this and it is addictive, thanks for the devious recipe.

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      • Jenna Urben

        September 17, 2023 at 10:34 am

        You're welcome 🙂 So happy to hear you enjoyed it!!

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    2. JoAnn

      December 09, 2022 at 11:41 am

      What hot sauce do you use? Would Siracha work?

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      • Jenna Urben

        December 10, 2022 at 11:36 am

        Hi JoAnn, I typically use Tapatío or Tabasco sauce. I think Sriracha would be delicious!

        Reply

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