Description
Get ready to fall in love with this bold and crunchy Cheesy Ranch Chex Mix—an easy recipe that’s perfect for a quick snack, party food, or even casual dinner ideas. This homemade snack mix combines crispy cereals, pretzels, and cheesy crackers, all coated in a rich ranch seasoning blend. It’s one of those food ideas that works for everything from movie nights to road trips, delivering a satisfying crunch and savory flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
3 cups Corn Chex cereal
3 cups Rice Chex cereal
2 cups Wheat Chex cereal
2 cups pretzels
2 cups cheese crackers
1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine Corn Chex, Rice Chex, Wheat Chex, pretzels, and cheese crackers.
3. Melt the butter in a separate bowl and stir in ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, and Parmesan cheese.
4. Gradually pour the butter mixture over the dry ingredients, stirring gently to coat evenly.
5. Spread the mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet.
6. Bake for 45–60 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes for even crisping.
7. Remove from oven and let cool completely to achieve maximum crunch.
8. Taste and adjust seasoning if desired, then serve or store.
Notes
Use a mix of cereals for the best texture and flavor balance.
Stir every 15 minutes during baking to ensure even crispiness.
Let the mix cool completely before storing to maintain crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg