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Cozy Savory Ranch Chex Mix for Friendsgiving

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This savory ranch Chex mix is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for Friendsgiving, made with simple pantry ingredients and ready in under 30 minutes. It’s crunchy, addictive, and perfect for any gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 9 cups Chex cereal (mix of Rice Chex and Corn Chex)
  • 3 cups pretzel twists, broken into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cups mixed nuts (roasted, salted peanuts and cashews)
  • 1 cup bagel chips or mini bagel crisps (optional)
  • 1 cup cheese crackers (like Goldfish or Cheez-Its)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (about 1 ounce)
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (only if using unsalted nuts and butter)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper if desired.
  2. In a large bowl, combine Chex cereal, broken pretzels, mixed nuts, bagel chips (if using), and cheese crackers. Toss gently to distribute.
  3. Melt the butter in a small microwave-safe bowl (30-45 seconds). Let cool for a minute.
  4. Whisk in ranch seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne (if using), black pepper, and salt until smooth.
  5. Pour the seasoned butter mixture over the dry ingredients. Toss gently with a spatula or your hands until every piece is lightly coated.
  6. Spread the mixture in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and stir well.
  8. Bake for another 15 minutes. For extra crunch, bake 5 more minutes, watching carefully.
  9. Remove from oven and let cool completely on the baking sheet (30-45 minutes).
  10. Once cool, transfer to an airtight container or serving bowl. Break up any large clumps with your hands.

Notes

For best crunch, let cool completely before storing. The mix tastes even better after a day or two as flavors meld. For a dairy-free version, use vegan butter. For gluten-free, use gluten-free pretzels and ensure Chex is gluten-free (Rice Chex is naturally gluten-free).

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Keywords: Chex mix, ranch, Friendsgiving, snack, party mix, savory, easy, crowd-pleaser

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