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puppy chow
What does puppy chow mean?
Chex cereal tossed in melted chocolate and peanut butter, then shaken in a bag with powdered sugar until it looks like dry dog food — hence the name. Midwest holiday and tailgate staple. Chex Mix sells the same thing as 'Muddy Buddies' because the brand couldn't bring itself to put 'puppy chow' on a box.
"Aunt Linda brought puppy chow to the cookout and it was gone in ten minutes."
Frequently asked questions
What does puppy chow mean?
Puppy chow is a Midwest party snack made from Chex cereal coated in chocolate, peanut butter, and powdered sugar. Despite the name, it's a sweet human treat, not actual dog food.
How do you use puppy chow in a sentence?
"She brought a huge bag of puppy chow to the party and it was gone in minutes." It refers to the powdered-sugar-coated cereal snack.
Where does puppy chow come from?
Puppy chow is a Midwestern American snack, named for its resemblance to bagged dog kibble once the cereal is coated and dusted. In some regions the same treat is called 'muddy buddies.'
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