Chex Mix using an Outdoor Griddle

Chex Mix using an Outdoor Griddle

Fantastic flavor and crunch. Much better than an oven-baked mix!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword Chex mix, griddle

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Servings

Calories 440kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Chex Mix

For the wet mix

2 sticks butter
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

For the dry mix

2 packs Ranch dressing mix
4 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, but nice
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon SPG seasoning use store-bought or my homemade (enhanced) version below

For the 4-2-1 SPG Seasoning (Enhanced)

¼ cup kosher salt
2 tablespoons ground black pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder optional, but nice
1 teaspoon smoked paprika optional, but nice

Instructions

For the SPG Seasoning (makes more than you need)

If you're making the homemade seasoning, just combine all the ingredients.
Store in an air-tight container until ready to use. If clumps form, just shake the container to knock them lose.

For the Chex Mix

Pre-heat your griddle over low heat. Make sure that it's clean. Depending on the size of your griddle, you might have to do 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.
Combine the dry mix ingredients. Add 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. Store leftovers in an air-tight container.

Notes

Save the extra SPG seasoning and use it anywhere you want extra flavor. It's great on hamburgers, wings, chicken, vegetables, you name it!

The amount of mix in this recipe will easily fill a 36" griddle. Depending on the size of your griddle, you might have to do make the mix in batches. The easiest way to do that is to halve the Chex Mix and wet/dry mix ingredients and place into separate bowls.

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