Description
Delight in the tangy and savory Dill Pickle Chex Mix, a crunchy snack blend featuring Chex cereals, pretzels, bagel chips, and cashews, all tossed in a flavorful mixture of dill, garlic, pickle juice, and ranch seasoning. Perfect for parties or an everyday snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 4 cups corn Chex cereal
- 4 cups rice Chex cereal
- 2 cups mini pretzel twists
- 2 cups bagel chips
- 1 cup cashew pieces
- 1 (1 oz) package ranch seasoning mix
- 1 tablespoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Wet Ingredients
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup dill pickle juice
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven. Preheat your oven to 250°F and line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easy.
- Combine Dry Ingredients. In a very large bowl, add the corn Chex cereal, rice Chex cereal, mini pretzel twists, bagel chips, and cashew pieces; mix them thoroughly to combine all the dry ingredients evenly.
- Mix Flavoring. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, dried dill, garlic powder, dill pickle juice, ranch seasoning mix, and white vinegar to create a tangy and flavorful coating.
- Toss Mix. Pour the butter and seasoning mixture over the combined dry ingredients in the large bowl and stir well, ensuring every piece is coated evenly.
- Spread and Bake. Transfer the entire Chex mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheets, spreading it out in a single layer for optimal crispiness. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through to promote even baking and prevent burning.
- Cool and Serve. Once baked to a golden brown and crispy texture, remove from the oven and let the mix cool completely on the baking sheets before serving to allow the flavors to set and for the mix to crisp further.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the seasoning mix.
- Store the cooled Chex mix in an airtight container to keep it crunchy for up to one week.
- If you prefer a less intense pickle flavor, reduce the pickle juice slightly or substitute with lemon juice for a milder tang.
- Bagel chips can be replaced with rye chips or additional pretzels for variation.
- Make sure to stir halfway through baking to ensure even crisping and prevent any pieces from burning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
