Description
This Dill Pickle Chex Mix is a savory, tangy snack mix featuring a delightful combination of corn and rice Chex cereals, pretzels, bagel chips, and cashews all coated in a flavorful dill pickle and ranch seasoning blend. Perfect for parties or casual snacking, it delivers a crunchy texture with a unique pickle twist.
Ingredients
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Dry Mix
- 4 cups corn Chex cereal
- 4 cups rice Chex cereal
- 2 cups mini pretzel twists
- 2 cups bagel chips
- 1 cup cashew pieces
Seasoning Mixture
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup dill pickle juice
- 1 (1 oz) package ranch seasoning mix
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 250°F and line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a very large bowl, add the corn Chex cereal, rice Chex cereal, mini pretzel twists, bagel chips, and cashew pieces. Mix gently to combine all the dry components.
- Prepare Seasoning Mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, dried dill, garlic powder, dill pickle juice, ranch seasoning mix, and white vinegar until fully blended.
- Mix Together: Pour the seasoning mixture over the Chex mixture in the large bowl. Stir thoroughly to coat all the pieces evenly with the flavorful seasoning.
- Spread on Baking Sheets: Transfer the seasoned Chex mix onto the prepared baking sheets, spreading it out in a single layer for even baking.
- Bake: Bake the mixture in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure the mix crisps evenly and develops a golden brown color.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the mix cool completely on the baking sheets before transferring to a serving bowl. Enjoy as a crunchy, tangy snack!
Notes
- For an extra kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the seasoning mixture.
- Store the cooled Chex mix in an airtight container to keep it fresh and crunchy for up to one week.
- Substitute bagel chips with rye chips or additional pretzels for a different texture.
- Use a dairy-free butter alternative to make this recipe dairy-free.
- Make sure to stir the mix halfway through baking to avoid burning and ensure even crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
