Description
This Ranch Snack Mix is a savory, crunchy treat perfect for parties or casual snacking. Featuring baked cheese crackers, mini pretzels, and crisp rice cereal coated in a flavorful ranch seasoning blend with garlic, onion, and dill, this easy-to-make snack is baked to perfection for a delicious, addictive flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Snack Mix
- 2 cups baked cheese crackers
- 2 cups mini pretzels
- 2 cups square rice cereal
Seasoning and Coating
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 oz package ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried dill
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 250° F and prepare a large baking tray, lining it with parchment paper if desired for easy cleanup.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the baked cheese crackers, mini pretzels, and square rice cereal. Set this mixture aside.
- Prepare Seasoning Mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, ranch seasoning packet, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried dill until fully combined.
- Coat Snack Mix: Pour the butter and seasoning mixture over the cracker and cereal mixture, stirring thoroughly with a spoon or silicone spatula until everything is evenly coated. Break up any seasoning clumps manually to ensure even distribution.
- Arrange on Baking Tray: Spread the coated snack mixture into a single even layer onto the prepared baking tray.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, tossing the snack mix halfway through to promote even baking and browning.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the tray from the oven and allow the snack mix to cool completely on the tray before serving.
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week to maintain freshness.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, substitute gluten-free pretzels and ranch seasoning.
- Make sure to toss the mix halfway through baking for even flavor and texture.
- You can add more dried herbs like parsley or chives for additional flavor variations.
- This snack mix is best enjoyed within a week for optimal crispness.
