Ranch Snack Mix
Get ready to elevate your snack game with this irresistible Ranch Snack Mix! Packed with a medley of crunchy Chex cereal, mini pretzels, cheesy crackers, and savory roasted peanuts, this easy-to-make recipe is tossed in a buttery ranch seasoning blend infused with garlic, onion, and a hint of dill. Baked to golden perfection for extra crispiness, this party-perfect mix is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for game day, movie nights, or anytime cravings strike. With just 5 minutes of prep and a hands-off hour in the oven, this make-ahead snack is as convenient as it is delicious. Store it for up to a week for grab-and-go munching everyone will rave about!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Chex cereal (corn or rice, or a mix of both)
- 2 cups Mini pretzel twists
- 2 cups Cheese crackers
- 1 cup Roasted peanuts
- 0.5 cup Butter
- 1 packet Ranch seasoning mix
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Dried dill
- Vegetable oil spray (optional, for additional crispness)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine Chex cereal, pretzels, cheese crackers, and roasted peanuts. Stir well to ensure an even mix.
Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl or small saucepan. Once melted, stir in the ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried dill until fully combined.
Pour the butter and seasoning mixture over the snack mix in the large bowl. Gently toss everything together with a spatula, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil, then spread the snack mix out evenly into a single layer.
Bake the snack mix in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even toasting and prevent burning.
Optional: For extra crispness, lightly mist the snack mix with vegetable oil spray before the final 15 minutes of baking.
Once baking is complete, remove the snack mix from the oven and allow it to cool completely on the baking sheet.
Transfer the cooled snack mix into an airtight container or zip-top bags for storage. It can be enjoyed immediately or stored for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4004 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 213.8 g | 274% | |
| Saturated Fat | 78.8 g | 394% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 266 mg | 89% | |
| Sodium | 7899 mg | 343% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 460.9 g | 168% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 37.3 g | 133% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.5 g | ||
| Protein | 81.1 g | 162% | |
| Vitamin D | 13.5 mcg | 67% | |
| Calcium | 974 mg | 75% | |
| Iron | 40.2 mg | 223% | |
| Potassium | 1912 mg | 41% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
