Description
Whip up a batch of Zesty Ranch Chex Mix, a homemade party staple that’s perfect for gatherings. This nostalgic snack offers a delightful ranch twist on a classic favorite, sure to be a hit with your guests.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup ranch seasoning mix
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dill weed
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
- 12 cups Chex cereal (rice, corn, and wheat)
- 1 cup pretzels
- 1 cup mixed nuts
- 1 cup Cheerios
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, onion powder, dill weed, paprika, and celery salt until well combined.
- Add the Chex cereal, pretzels, mixed nuts, and Cheerios to the bowl with the butter mixture.
- Gently toss everything together until the dry ingredients are evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
- Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even toasting.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool completely on the baking sheet before serving.
Notes
- You can adjust the seasonings to your preference.
- Feel free to add other snack items like bagel chips or goldfish crackers.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg