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Ranch Chex Mix Snack Recipe

Ranch Chex Mix Snack Recipe
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Ranch Chex Mix is a crunchy and flavorful snack mix combining pretzels, nuts, Chex cereal, and assorted crackers, coated in melted butter and a zesty ranch seasoning blend, then baked to perfection for a crispy, savory treat perfect for parties or casual snacking.

Ingredients

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Dry Mix

  • 5 cups rice cereal (such as Rice Chex cereal)
  • 2 cups cashews or cocktail mix peanuts
  • 5 cups pretzels
  • 3 cups cheese crackers
  • 2 cups oyster crackers

Seasoning and Coating

  • 4 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 ounce ranch seasoning dry powder
  • 2 teaspoons mustard powder
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tablespoon dried parsley flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a large rimmed jelly roll pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In an extra-large mixing bowl, combine the rice cereal, cashews or peanuts, pretzels, cheese crackers, and oyster crackers. Use large slotted spoons to gently toss the mixture to blend everything evenly.
  3. Add Melted Butter: Melt the unsalted butter in the microwave. Pour the melted butter over the dry mix in the bowl and toss gently to coat all the pieces thoroughly with butter.
  4. Mix Seasonings: In a small bowl, combine the ranch seasoning powder, mustard powder, grated parmesan cheese, and dried parsley flakes. Sprinkle this seasoning mixture evenly over the butter-coated snack mix.
  5. Toss to Coat: Gently toss the entire mixture again to distribute the seasoning evenly throughout all the ingredients.
  6. Bake: Spread the snack mix evenly onto the prepared baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, stirring and tossing the mix halfway through the baking time to ensure even crisping and coating.
  7. Cool and Store: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the Ranch Chex Mix to cool completely on the pan. Once cooled, transfer to an airtight container to keep fresh until ready to serve.

Notes

  • For extra crunch, you can toast the nuts separately before adding them to the mix.
  • Use gluten-free pretzels and crackers if you need a gluten-free snack mix.
  • Adjust ranch seasoning powder to taste if you prefer a stronger or milder flavor.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
  • Feel free to substitute cashews with your preferred nuts like almonds or peanuts.

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