You bet I’ve made Chex Mix in the oven. Quite a few times. But, this was my first time making it on my outdoor griddle. And it was a fantastic treat. Chex Mix using an Outdoor griddle is a bit different. And that difference is the wonderful crunchy caramelization you get on each and every little tasty morsel. I found it to be noticeably better than the baked version! And hey, it’s fun cooking outside on a griddle too!
Big Fun on the Griddle
This recipe for Spicy Chex Mix using an Outdoor griddle makes a big batch. You’ll need a big griddle (30″ or more) to make the entire recipe at one time. If you have to, do it in batches. And as a note, if you go crazy stirring it (like I did) you might lose a few pieces over the side of the griddle don’t fret it. It happens.
You gotta move fast once you get this started on the hot griddle. You can’t be wandering off around the patio. Don’t be playing on your phone. Keep it moving. If you don’t, it’ll burn and quick, too.
You are the master of your Chex Mix. Add other things to it if you want. Take things out. Whatever you want to do. Just keep it moving.
It’s Not Picky
Don’t get hung up on the quantities in the recipe. Just get about 12 total cups of ‘whatever’. Want more Chex? Do it, just use less of something else. Ditto the Cheez-Its. Or whatever. Just get to that 12 cups magic number.
Also try my Everything Bagel Seasoning Chex Mix using an outdoor griddle.
Spicy Chex Mix using an Outdoor Griddle
Equipment
- Grill Griddle or a Blackstone
Ingredients
For the Chex mix
- 3 cups Corn Chex cereal
- 3 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 3 cups Wheat Chex cereal
- 1 cup oyster crackers
- 1 cup Cheez-It crackers
- 1 cup Goldfish cheddar crackers
For the wet mix
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce more or less, to taste
- 1 ¼ teaspoons seasoned salt
Instructions
- Pre-heat your griddle over low heat. Make sure that it's clean. Depending on the size of your griddle, you might have to make the mix in batches. The easiest way to do that is to halve the mix and butter mixture first.
- In a large bowl, combine all of the Chex Mix ingredients.
- Melt the butter in a small bowl or pot. This can be done directly on the griddle.
- Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce.
- Add seasoning salt to the butter mixture and stir to dissolve and combine.
- Drizzle the butter mixture over the Chex mix and stir well to combine. Take your time, get it all well-coated.
- Add the Chex Mix ingredients to the griddle. Immediately spread it out.
- You want to toast the mixture for 2 minutes. Keep it moving constantly or it will brown. You want it to get a little color to it. A little char here and there is fine too.
- Keep the mixture moving as you continue to toast it. You'll need 5-10 minutes to get it to the desired color and crispiness.
- Immediately remove the mix to a large baking sheet (or two) and spread out to cool slightly.
- Serve warm or cold.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional values are approximate.
