Description
Learn how to make a crispy and flavorful snack with this easy Fried Cheerios recipe. Whether you prefer a savory or sweet twist, these buttery Cheerios are sure to satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups plain Cheerios cereal
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
Optional:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or cinnamon sugar
Instructions
- Melt Butter: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add Cheerios: Add the Cheerios to the skillet and stir to coat evenly.
- Cook Cheerios: Cook, stirring frequently, for 5–7 minutes until golden and lightly crisped.
- Season: Remove from heat, sprinkle with salt or preferred seasoning.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Best served warm but can be stored for up to 3 days.
- Great as a nostalgic snack or quick party treat.
- For a sweet variation, add vanilla extract, sugar, and cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
