Description
Cheesy Ranch Chex Mix is a crunchy homemade party snack made with Rice Chex, Corn Chex, pretzels, cheese crackers, ranch seasoning, and cheddar cheese powder for a bold, buttery, savory snack mix that is perfect for game day, holiday gatherings, road trips, and easy make-ahead snacking.
Ingredients
4 cups Rice Chex cereal
4 cups Corn Chex cereal
2 cups mini pretzels
2 cups cheese crackers
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 ounce ranch seasoning mix
3 tablespoons cheddar cheese powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon dried parsley
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 250°F and place the Rice Chex, Corn Chex, mini pretzels, and cheese crackers in a very large mixing bowl.
2. Melt the butter in a small bowl, then stir in the ranch seasoning mix, cheddar cheese powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried parsley until fully combined.
3. Pour the seasoned butter mixture over the cereal mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
4. Spread the mixture onto a large baking sheet or into a roasting pan in an even layer.
5. Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes so the coating distributes evenly and the mix crisps up.
6. Remove from the oven and let the mix cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
Cheddar cheese powder gives the strongest cheesy flavor, so it is worth using instead of finely shredded cheese for the best texture.
Stirring during baking helps prevent overly seasoned spots and keeps the mix evenly crisp.
Let the snack mix cool completely before sealing it in a container so it stays crunchy longer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg