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Savory Ranch Garlic Butter Chex Mix: Easy Party Snack

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This savory ranch garlic butter Chex mix is a quick and easy party snack that combines cool ranch seasoning with warm, toasty garlic butter. Perfect for game days, movie nights, or any gathering, it takes about 15 minutes of hands-on work and disappears fast.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups Corn Chex cereal
  • 3 cups Rice Chex cereal
  • 2 cups Wheat Chex cereal
  • 2 cups pretzel twists
  • 1 cup cheese crackers (e.g., Goldfish, Cheez-Its)
  • 1 cup mixed nuts (peanuts, almonds, cashews; roasted and salted)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C).
  2. Combine all the dry ingredients (Corn Chex, Rice Chex, Wheat Chex, pretzels, cheese crackers, and mixed nuts) in your largest mixing bowl. Toss gently to distribute.
  3. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Add the ranch seasoning packet, garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, and cayenne (if using). Whisk continuously until combined and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Do not let it boil.
  4. Pour the warm butter mixture over the dry ingredients. Drizzle evenly and toss with a large rubber spatula or your hands until every piece is coated, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Divide the mixture between two rimmed baking sheets and spread in an even, single layer.
  6. Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even coating and prevent burning.
  7. Remove from the oven and let cool completely on the baking sheets (at least 1 hour).
  8. Once cool, sprinkle with fine sea salt and Parmesan cheese (if using). Toss gently to combine.
  9. Transfer to serving bowls or store in an airtight container.

Notes

For best results, let the mix cool completely before storing to keep it crispy. The flavors meld overnight, making it even better the next day. If the mix loses crunch, reheat on a baking sheet at 250°F for 5-7 minutes and cool before serving.

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Keywords: Chex mix, ranch, garlic butter, party snack, game day snack, easy snack mix

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