Spicy Buffalo Chex Mix
Spicy Buffalo Chex Mix blends tangy hot sauce and ranch seasoning with buttery crunch for a bold, addictive bite. Toasted cereal, peanuts, and fish-shaped crackers bake up crisp and toasty, perfect for sharing at game day or parties. Expect a punchy heat, savory seasoning, and a satisfying mix of textures in every handful.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook31 mins
- Serves30
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spicy Buffalo Chex Mix, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 1 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 22 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Food
- 3 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 27
- Heart Health
- 27
- Metabolic
- 32
- Digestive
- 10
- Inflammatory
- 18
- Performance
- 21
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave for 25 to 30 seconds. Add the hot sauce and microwave again until warmed through, 20 to 30 seconds more. Stir in the ranch seasoning.
- 3
In a large bowl, combine the rice cereal squares, wheat cereal squares, peanuts, pretzel crackers, and Parmesan-flavored crackers. Pour in the butter mixture and mix thoroughly to coat. Spread the mixture in 2 ungreased 9x13-inch baking pans.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and stir well. Return to the oven and bake until dried, about 15 minutes more. Spread on paper towels to cool.
- Calories 329.87 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 8.89 g Moderate 18%
- Carbohydrate 57.71 g 21%
- Total Fat 9.26 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 2.8 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 10.22 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 504.61 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 4.27 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 7.05 g --
- Added Sugars 5.45 g Moderate 11%
- Calcium 83.51 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 15.94 mg Good Source 89%
- Potassium 215.12 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 60.87 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 2.9 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 1.59 mcg Low Source 8%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Peanuts 🥜
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Spicy Buffalo Chex Mix is made with 8 ingredients and serves 30. It takes about 41 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Crispy Rice Cereal, Hot Sauce, Parmesan Cracker, and Peanuts. Each serving provides about 329.87 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spicy Buffalo Chex Mix made of?
- The main ingredients are Crispy Rice Cereal, Hot Sauce, Parmesan Cracker, Peanuts, Pretzel Shapes Crackers. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Spicy Buffalo Chex Mix?
- About 41 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 31 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 329.87 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spicy Buffalo Chex Mix easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Spicy Buffalo Chex Mix healthy?
- Spicy Buffalo Chex Mix has an easyChef Pro health score of 30/100. Per serving, it provides 329.87 calories and 8.89 g of protein, or 18% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 504.61 mg (22% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.8 g (14% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 5.45 g (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Peanuts, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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