Description
Zesty dill pickle Chex mix elevates snack time with tangy, crunchy goodness. Crisp cereal, pretzels, and seasonings combine for an irresistible treat you can’t stop munching.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 8 cups corn or rice Chex cereal
- 2 cups bagel chips
- 1 cup pretzel sticks
- 1 cup cashew pieces
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 6 tablespoons (85 grams) butter, melted
- 1 (1 ounce/28 grams) package dry ranch seasoning
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) dill pickle juice
- 1 tablespoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a low 250°F, creating an ideal environment for slow-roasting the snack mix.
- Assemble a crisp medley of Chex cereal, bagel chips, pretzel sticks, and cashews in a spacious mixing vessel.
- Craft a zesty liquid blend by whisking melted butter with ranch seasoning, tangy pickle juice, aromatic dried dill, and robust garlic powder until thoroughly integrated.
- Cascade the seasoned butter mixture over the dry ingredients, gently folding to ensure each morsel receives an even, flavorful coating.
- Distribute the seasoned mixture across a generously sized rimmed baking sheet, creating a single layer for uniform roasting.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, interrupting the process every quarter-hour to stir and prevent uneven browning.
- Once golden and crisp, transfer the mix onto parchment paper, allowing it to cool completely and solidify its crunchy texture.
- Once cooled, preserve the snack in an airtight container, maintaining its crispness at room temperature for up to two weeks.
Notes
- Swap out cashews for sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds to create a nut-free version perfect for school snacks or allergy-sensitive gatherings.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium pretzels and ranch seasoning, making this snack more heart-healthy without compromising flavor.
- Experiment with different pickle variations like spicy dill or bread and butter pickles to customize the tangy profile and keep taste buds excited.
- Use gluten-free Chex and pretzels to transform this recipe into a celiac-friendly treat that everyone can enjoy without dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg