Description
A delightful snack mix featuring Chex cereal, peanuts, cheese crackers, and pretzels, enhanced by zesty ranch seasoning. Perfect for gatherings and easy to customize.
Ingredients
- 4 cups of rice Chex cereal
- 4 cups of corn Chex cereal
- 2 cups of pretzels (regular or shaped)
- 2 cups of cheese crackers
- 1 cup of peanuts (or your favorite nut)
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) of unsalted butter, melted
- 1 packet (1 oz) of ranch seasoning mix
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder (optional)
- 1 teaspoon of onion powder (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine the rice Chex, corn Chex, pretzels, cheese crackers, and peanuts in a large bowl. Mix gently to combine without crushing the cereal.
- Whisk together the melted butter, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder in another bowl until well-blended.
- Pour the butter mixture over the snack mix and stir together until everything is evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure it cooks evenly.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool completely before serving.
Notes
Customize your nuts and add other snacks like popcorn or chocolate candies for a unique blend. Store in an airtight container for 2-3 weeks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American