Dill Pickle Pretzel Snack Mix

Total Time 1 hr 30 mins
Difficulty: Beginner
Cooking Temp: 250  C
Servings: 10
Calories: 310
Description

This crunchy Dill Pickle Pretzel Snack Mix is packed with Chex cereal, pretzels, bagel chips, and roasted nuts tossed in a tangy dill ranch seasoning. It is an easy make-ahead party snack that is perfect for road trips, game days, movie nights, and holiday snack tables.

Ingredients
    Snack Mix
  • 6 cups Rice Chex cereal
  • 2 cups mini pretzel twists
  • 1 1/2 cups rye bagel chips
  • 1 cup oyster crackers
  • 1 cup roasted cashews
  • 1/2 cup roasted pecans
    • Seasoning Mixture
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons dill pickle juice
  • 1 tablespoon dried dill weed
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
    Prepare the Baking Sheet
  1. 1
    Preheat the oven to 250F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly coat it with nonstick cooking spray. This helps prevent sticking and makes cleanup easier.
    2. Mix the Snack Ingredients
  2. 2
    Add the Chex cereal, pretzel twists, bagel chips, oyster crackers, cashews, and pecans to a large mixing bowl. Gently stir everything together until evenly combined. Try not to crush the cereal while mixing.
    3. Make the Dill Pickle Seasoning
  3. 3
    In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, olive oil, ranch seasoning, dill pickle juice, dried dill, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. The mixture should look smooth and slightly glossy.
    4. Coat the Snack Mix
  4. 4
    Slowly pour the seasoning mixture over the cereal mixture while gently tossing with a spatula or large spoon. Continue mixing until all the pieces are lightly coated. The mixture may look slightly wet at first, which is completely normal.
    5. Bake the Snack Mix
  5. 5
    Spread the snack mix into an even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 60 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to help everything crisp evenly and prevent over-browning around the edges. The snack mix should smell fragrant and look lightly golden when finished.
    6. Cool the Snack Mix
  6. 6
    Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the snack mix to cool for about 20 minutes. As it cools, the coating will become crisp and crunchy. Let it cool completely before storing for the best texture.
Note

Store the snack mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 10 days.

If the mix softens slightly after storing, spread it onto a baking sheet and warm it in a 250F oven for 5 to 8 minutes to refresh the crunch.

Stirring the snack mix during baking helps the seasoning coat evenly and keeps the cereal from becoming too dark on the bottom.

For a stronger pickle flavor, add an extra 1/2 tablespoon of dill pickle juice to the seasoning mixture.

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