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Ranch Chex Mix Snack

Savory Ranch Chex Mix Snack for Ultimate Crunchy Munching

This Ranch Chex Mix Snack is a quick and customizable treat perfect for gatherings or movie nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 6 cups Rice Chex cereal
  • 1 cup Peanuts or cashews
  • 2 cups Pretzels gluten-free option available
  • 1 cup Cheese crackers
  • 1 cup Oyster crackers or any small cracker
For the Coating
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter can substitute with olive oil
  • 1 packet Ranch seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Mustard powder or garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan can use nutritional yeast for dairy-free
  • 1 tablespoon Dried parsley flakes or Italian herbs

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the rice cereal, peanuts, pretzels, cheese crackers, and oyster crackers. Gently mix them until evenly distributed.
  3. Melt the unsalted butter in the microwave, then pour it over the cereal mixture and toss to coat.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the ranch seasoning, mustard powder, parmesan, and parsley flakes, then sprinkle over the mixture and toss again.
  5. Spread the mixture on the baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  6. Let the mix cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring it to an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks for maximum freshness. Customize with your favorite nuts or snacks.

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