Pioneer Woman Texas Trash Recipe — salty, crunchy, spicy snack chaos. it’s basically every cereal and nut you’ve got in the pantry, baked slow with garlicky butter and Worcestershire heat. it’s dumb easy. weirdly addictive. makes a ton.
Jump to RecipeIngredients Needed
- 6 cups Rice Chex – crunchy, light. essential.
- 6 cups Corn Chex – same as above, just different texture.
- 4 cups Cheerios – adds a mellow, round bite.
- 2 cups Peanuts – roasted, salted.
- 3 cups Pretzel Sticks – snapped in half.
- 2 cups Mixed Nuts – cashews, almonds, whatever’s in there.
- ½ cup Pecans – optional but good.
- 1 cup Vegan Butter (melted) – or use regular.
- 4 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce – bold and savoury.
- 1 dash Tabasco – or five, if you’re like me.
- 2 tsp Garlic Powder – don’t skip.
- 2 tsp Onion Powder – balances the mix.
- 1 tsp Kosher Salt – flakes make it stick better.
How To Make Pioneer Woman Texas Trash
Mix the Dry Stuff:
Grab the biggest bowl you own. Dump in all the cereals, nuts, pretzels. It’ll look chaotic. That’s right.
Make the Butter Mix:
Melt the butter in a cup. Stir in Worcestershire, Tabasco, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Smells weird now but trust the process.
Coat & Stir:
Pour the liquid all over the cereal mix. Stir like mad so it all gets coated. Might need to use your hands near the end. Split it into 2 baking pans if needed.
Bake Low and Slow:
Oven goes at 200°F. Toss it in for 2 hours. Stir every 15 minutes. Don’t skip or you’ll end up with burnt bottom and dry top.
Cool & Store:
Let it sit and cool all the way. Then store in something airtight or it’ll go stale fast.

Recipe Tips
- Big bowl = less mess.
- Don’t skip stirring — seriously, every 15 mins.
- Add cayenne if you like a kick.
- Cool completely before storing. Moist = flop.
How to Store & Reheat
- Room Temperature: keep in an airtight container, cool & dry.
- Fridge: optional, but can last 1 week.
- Freezer: up to 1 month, but texture might suffer. re-crisp in oven if needed.
Nutrition Facts (Approx. per serving)
- Calories: 230
- Sodium: 300mg
- Protein: 4g
- Fat: 11g
- Carbs: 30g
- Fibre: 2g
- Sugar: 5g
FAQs
Can I use regular butter instead of vegan?
Yep. Use what you’ve got.
Can I skip the Cheerios?
Sure. Just bump up the Chex or pretzels.
Can I make it spicier?
Yes. Tabasco + cayenne. Go wild.
Does it stay crunchy?
Only if stored airtight after cooling fully.
Is this gluten-free?
Not unless you use gluten-free cereals and pretzels.
Pioneer Woman Texas Trash Recipe
Course: AppetizersCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy12
servings10
minutes2
hours230
kcalCrunchy Chex mix baked in a bold buttery sauce with garlic, onion, and heat — dangerously snackable.
Ingredients
6 cups Rice Chex
6 cups Corn Chex
4 cups Cheerios
2 cups Peanuts
3 cups Pretzel Sticks
2 cups Mixed Nuts
½ cup Pecans
1 cup Vegan Butter (melted)
4 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
1 dash Tabasco
2 tsp Garlic Powder
2 tsp Onion Powder
1 tsp Kosher Salt
Directions
- Preheat oven to 200°F.
- Mix cereals, nuts, and pretzels in a large bowl.
- In separate bowl, mix melted butter with Worcestershire, Tabasco, garlic, onion, and salt.
- Pour over dry mix. Stir well.
- Bake 2 hours, stirring every 15 mins.
- Cool completely. Store airtight.
Notes
- Stir consistently or it’ll burn.
- Cool fully before storing.
- Add extra Tabasco if you like heat.
- Swap nuts based on what’s in your pantry.