Homemade Texas Trash Spicy Chex Mix Recipe (Dairy Free)

Name: Homemade Texas Trash Spicy Chex Mix Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 60 min
Ingredients: 1 cup salted butter (vegan, if needed); 2 tbsp hot sauce; 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 2 tsp garlic powder; 2 tsp onion powder; 2 tsp celery salt; 2 tsp paprika; 2 cups Cheerios; 2 cups Corn Chex; 2 cups Wheat Chex (or Rice Chex, if gluten-free); 3 cups mini pretzels; 1 1/2 cups peanuts

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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.

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

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.