Smoked Cajun Chex Mix on the Pellet Grill | Bold BBQ Snack Recipe

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while maintaining flavor.

cajun seasoning

💰Cheaper: creole seasoning

Creole seasoning is often less expensive and similar in flavor.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated cheddar

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free option with a cheesy flavor.

corn nuts

🥗Healthier: roasted chickpeas

💰Cheaper: popcorn

Popcorn is a lighter, cost-effective alternative.

Melt about 1/2 stick of butter in a pan on the smoker.

Add 2 tablespoons of Tony Chachere's seasoning and 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce to the melted butter and mix well.

Pour the remaining Savory Chex Mix into a shallow pan for better smoke infusion.

Drizzle the butter mixture over the Chex Mix and mix it up evenly.

Set the smoker to low at about 165°F and place the Chex Mix inside.

Smoke the Chex Mix for about 45 minutes.

Increase the smoker temperature to 325°F to crisp up the Chex Mix after smoking.

Smoke for an additional time until the Chex Mix is crisp and has absorbed the smoke flavor.

Remove the Chex Mix from the smoker and let it cool before serving.

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