Description
Dill Pickle Chex Mix is a savory and tangy snack mix featuring a crunchy combination of corn and rice Chex cereals, mini pretzels, bagel chips, and cashews. Infused with a flavorful blend of dill, garlic, dill pickle juice, ranch seasoning, and a hint of vinegar, this baked snack is perfect for parties or an everyday treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Snack Mix
- 4 cups corn Chex cereal
- 4 cups rice Chex cereal
- 2 cups mini pretzel twists
- 2 cups bagel chips
- 1 cup cashew pieces
Seasoning Mixture
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup dill pickle juice
- 1 (1 oz) package ranch seasoning mix
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 250°F and line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside to prepare your cooking surface.
- 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 gently to combine all the crunchy ingredients.
- Prepare Seasoning Mixture: In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter, dried dill, garlic powder, dill pickle juice, ranch seasoning mix, and white vinegar until thoroughly combined.
- Mix Seasoning with Snack Mix: Pour the seasoning mixture over the combined cereals and snacks. Stir well to evenly coat every piece with the flavorful mixture.
- Bake the Mix: Spread the coated Chex mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheets in a single layer to ensure even baking. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure all sides crisp evenly.
- Cool and Serve: Once baked to a golden brown and crispy texture, remove from oven and let the mix cool completely on the baking sheets before serving. Enjoy your Dill Pickle Chex Mix!
Notes
- To enhance crispiness, make sure to spread the mix in a single layer without overcrowding the baking sheets.
- If you prefer a spicier flavor, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper flakes to the seasoning mix.
- Store the cooled Chex Mix in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain freshness and crunch.
- You can substitute cashews with almonds or peanuts if desired.
- Use gluten-free versions of pretzels and bagel chips to make the mix gluten-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
