Lately, I’ve been fascinated by Midwestern snacks, especially puppy chow—a sweet treat made from cereal coated in chocolate and peanut butter. Despite its long-standing popularity in American food culture, I didn’t try puppy chow until my late twenties at a work potluck. When I ate a handful, it instantly became a favorite. Puppy chow, as I've come to learn, is incredibly simple to make, requiring only a few basic ingredients and a little mixing. And it’s endlessly customizable.
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Being someone known for putting Asian-inspired twists on classic American recipes, I’ve found that mixing in a bit of miso takes puppy chow to the next level. Miso adds a subtle umami punch that tempers the sugary sweetness and nutty richness of the chocolate and peanut butter. While white miso is often recommended for desserts because of its mild flavor, I personally prefer red miso because it's a little bit bolder. It’s my default miso type due to its versatility—it's great for savory ooking and baking. You'll be amazed at how quickly you go through a tub!
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When you look for the recipe on the Chex box you might notice that it's called Muddy Buddies instead of Puppy Chow. What's up with that? Muddy Buddies is a trademarked name that's owned by Chex (well, General Mills or Gardetto's, but you get the idea). Puppy Chow is the more general name some people use for the sweet snack mix.How to Make Puppy Chow with Miso
I like to start with the recipe that you can find on the back of almost any Chex cereal box. The recipe makes about 18 servings, or 9 heaping cups of the snack.Once you’ve melted the chocolate, butter, and peanut butter as the recipe instructs, mix in a tablespoon of miso. If a tablespoon of miso feels like a lot, start with a heaping teaspoon instead. Give the mixture a taste and decide if you’d like to add more. Once all the miso has dissolved in the chocolatey mixture, fold in the Chex cereal, toss the cereal in powdered sugar and enjoy your salty-sweet, miso-kissed puppy chow.
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Once you’ve tried mixing miso into your cookie dough, cake batter or even melted chocolate for snacks like puppy chow, you’ll realize it’s a game changer. Miso doesn’t just add saltiness. Rather, it brings a rich, savory, umami-laden depth that elevates your sweet treats. Once you experience that kind of sensory sophistication, just a dash of plain old salt won't cut it anymore.
The next time you’re about to make a batch of puppy chow for a potluck or party—or just for movie night snacking at home—don’t forget to mix a little miso into the melted chocolate. You're welcome!
Courtesy of Kat Lieu
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