HOT BUTTERED CHEERIOS – The Southern Lady Cooks

This vintage recipe for Hot Buttered Cheerios also known as fried cheerios is a keeper.

❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE

We read that this recipe was popular in the 70’s and 80’s, so we had to try it immediately! You know how we love old recipes. We tried this one and all agreed.. it’s a winner. The combination of vanilla, cinnamon, and sugar is so good! Plus, these come together in about 5 minutes and are great to enjoy while watching a movie.

SWAPS

We used Honey Nut Cheerios in this recipe, but you can use any you like. You can also use any generic brand you like; it will still be good! These are delicious, warm right out of the pan!

⭐TIP

We love these warm right out of the skillet but if you must store them do so in an airtight container.

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Hot Buttered Cheerios

Anne Walkup

These Hot Buttered Cheerios are a great snack on movie night! They come together in less than 10 minutes and only a few ingredients.

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

• 4 cups Honey Nut Cheerios can use any kind of cheerios
• 4 tablespoons butter melted
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup white granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Salt to taste optional

• Melt butter on top of stove in skillet over medium heat. Stir in vanilla extract and add the cereal.

• Cook 3 to 5 minutes stirring constantly until some of the cereal pieces are browned and toasted.

• Whisk together sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Add cereal to bowl and toss. Makes 4 cups

If using salted butter, you may not want extra salt.

Keyword Fried Cheerios, Hot Buttered Cheerios

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