Irresistible Ranch Party Snack Mix
A crunchy, savory snack mix featuring Chex cereal, pretzels, cheese crackers, and ranch seasoning. Perfect for parties, game nights, or holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups Chex cereal (mix of rice and corn)
- 2 cups mini pretzel twists or sticks
- 2 cups cheese crackers
- 1 cup bagel chips
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine Chex cereal, pretzels, cheese crackers, and bagel chips. Stir gently to mix.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the unsalted butter. Add ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, and dried parsley to the butter. Stir until well combined.
- Slowly drizzle the seasoned butter mixture over the snack mix, stirring as you go to ensure even coating.
- Spread the mix evenly onto the prepared baking sheet. Use two sheets if needed to avoid overcrowding.
- Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even crisping.
- Remove from the oven and let the mix cool completely on the baking sheet.
- Once cooled, transfer to a serving bowl or store in an airtight container.
Notes
[‘Stir every 15 minutes while baking to ensure even coating.’, ‘Use fresh ingredients for the best crunch.’, ‘Make ahead for better flavor melding.’, ‘Customize the seasoning to your taste.’, ‘Store in an airtight container to keep it crispy.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 19
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
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