When asked what cooking equipment I can’t live without in my home kitchen, I always mention a slow cooker. Before parenting I enjoyed using my slow cooker when I worked long hours and wanted to come home to a finished meal. Now with a kid, it serves the same purpose plus helps prepare large batches of snacks and bases (stocks, sauces) for the week in less time. One of my favorite snacks to make in my slow cooker, instead of using my oven, is party mix. It cuts down the time spent frequently checking if it’s burning and cooks consistently every time. If making this recipe, make sure your slow cooker has a vent on the lid; if not, ajar the lid to prevent the condensation from collecting and dropping on the mix.

Slow Cooker Party Mix
12 servings 

Ingredients
3 cup corn Chex
3 cups rice Chex
3 cups wheat Chex
2 cups pretzels
1 cup Cheerios
1 cup mixed nuts
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon seasoning salt, like Lawry’s
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¼ cup Worcestershire sauce

Directions 

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. 
2. In the bowl of a slow cooker, add cereal, pretzels, cheerios, and peanuts.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together butter, seasoning salt, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce until salt is dissolved and mixture is combined. 
4. Drizzle the sauce evenly over the top of the cereal mixture and toss until evenly coated. 
5. Cover and cook on low for 3 hours, stirring after 1 hour and again after 2 hours. After 3 hours, stir mixture and spread on the prepared baking sheet. Let the party mix cool completely before storing in an airtight container, up to 1 week.

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