Description
Ranch Chex Mix Snack is the ultimate crowd-pleaser, perfect for parties, movie nights, or casual snacking. This zesty mix combines crispy rice cereal, savory pretzels, crunchy cheese crackers, and a hint of ranch seasoning that will leave everyone reaching for more. It’s incredibly easy to make—just toss the ingredients together and bake for a delightful treat that’s sure to impress. Customizable and fun, this snack can be adapted with your favorite nuts and crackers, making it a versatile option for any occasion. Enjoy it at gatherings or pack it in lunch boxes for a tasty surprise!
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups rice cereal
- 2 cups cashews or cocktail peanuts
- 5 cups pretzels
- 3 cups cheese crackers
- 2 cups oyster crackers
- 4 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 ounce ranch seasoning
- 2 teaspoons mustard powder
- ¼ cup grated parmesan
- ½ tablespoon dried parsley flakes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F and line a large rimmed jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine rice cereal, peanuts (or cashews), pretzels, cheese crackers, and oyster crackers. Toss gently with a slotted spoon.
- In a separate bowl, melt the butter and pour over the snack mix. In another small bowl, mix ranch seasoning, mustard powder, parmesan, and parsley; sprinkle over the mix. Toss until evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture on the prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes, tossing halfway through.
- Allow to cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg