Description
Ranch Chex Mix Snack is the ultimate crowd-pleaser, bursting with crunchy textures and zesty flavors that everyone will love. This easy-to-make snack mix is perfect for any occasion—from parties to game days or even school lunches. Combining peanuts, cheese crackers, pretzels, and rice cereal, this unique ranch-flavored treat is sure to be a hit. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can create a flavorful snack that keeps everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups rice cereal (Rice Chex)
- 2 cups cashews or cocktail peanuts
- 5 cups pretzels
- 3 cups cheese crackers
- 2 cups oyster crackers
- 4.5 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 ounce ranch seasoning powder
- 2 teaspoons mustard powder
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan
- 1/2 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F and line a large rimmed jelly roll sheet with parchment paper.
- In an extra-large mixing bowl, combine the rice cereal, peanuts (or cashews), pretzels, cheese crackers, and oyster crackers. Toss gently to mix.
- Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl and pour it over the cracker mixture.
- In a separate bowl, mix the ranch seasoning, mustard powder, parmesan, and parsley. Sprinkle this over the cracker mix and toss until evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture onto the prepared jelly roll sheet and bake for 30 minutes, tossing halfway through for even crispiness.
- Once baked, allow it to cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg