Description
This Everything Ranch Cheese and Pretzel Snack Mix is a perfect combination of crunchy pretzels, savory cheese crackers, and a flavorful blend of ranch-inspired seasonings. Baked to perfection, it makes an irresistible snack for game days, parties, or anytime you crave a deliciously seasoned crunchy treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups salted mini pretzel twists
- 3 cups mixed Cheez-Its and Goldfish crackers
- 2 cups Rice Chex Cereal
- 2 tablespoons raw sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 2 teaspoons dried chives
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Wet Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons salted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure an even and gentle cooking process for the snack mix.
- Prepare Seasoning Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, raw sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried parsley, dried chives, dried dill, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix these ingredients well to create a flavorful ranch-inspired coating.
- Combine Snack Ingredients: Add the mini pretzel twists, mixed Cheez-Its and Goldfish crackers, and Rice Chex cereal into the seasoning mixture. Toss everything together thoroughly for 3-5 minutes to ensure every piece is evenly coated with the butter and spice blend.
- Spread on Baking Sheet: Evenly spread the coated snack mix on a rimmed baking sheet to allow for proper baking and crisping.
- Bake the Mix: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes. During baking, toss the snack mix 1-2 times to ensure even cooking and to prevent any burning. The snack mix should be golden and fragrant when done.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the snack mix to cool. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to one week to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Perfect for game-day snacking or holiday parties, this mix will quickly become your go-to crunchy snack.
- Be sure to toss the mix a couple of times during baking to avoid burning and to maintain even coating.
- Store in an airtight container to keep the snack fresh for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 372 kcal
- Sugar: 1.5 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
