Description
Cheesy Ranch Chex Mix is the ultimate crunchy party snack loaded with crispy cereal, cheesy crackers, pretzels, and bold ranch flavor in every bite. This easy recipe is perfect for game day snacks, holiday gatherings, movie nights, quick party appetizers, and fun food ideas for sharing with family and friends. The buttery ranch seasoning bakes into every crunchy piece, creating a savory homemade snack mix that’s impossible to stop eating. Whether you need easy snack ideas, party food recipes, or make-ahead treats, this cheesy ranch snack mix delivers big flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
3 cups Rice Chex cereal
3 cups Corn Chex cereal
2 cups cheese crackers
2 cups pretzels
1 cup mini breadsticks
1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
1 packet ranch seasoning mix
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon dried parsley
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 250°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the Rice Chex, Corn Chex, cheese crackers, pretzels, and mini breadsticks.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, ranch seasoning mix, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried parsley.
4. Pour the butter mixture over the cereal mixture and gently toss until evenly coated.
5. Spread the snack mix into an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
6. Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes for even crisping.
7. Remove from the oven and allow the Cheesy Ranch Chex Mix to cool completely before serving.
Notes
Stir the snack mix during baking to help every piece become evenly crispy and flavorful.
Let the mix cool completely before storing so it stays crunchy longer.
Add mixed nuts or spicy seasoning if you want extra texture and heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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