This Ranch Snack Mix is an irresistible savory and perfectly seasoned snack. It’s a combination of pretzels, cereal, crackers, and a buttery ranch seasoning. This mix is so good!
Making a double batch is highly recommended because it is that addicting.
If there’s one thing I love, it’s snacking! Why?
Well, snack mixes are easy to make. They’re great when you’re on the go. And the flavor combinations are endless.
This Ranch Snack Mix is the perfect combination of salty, cheesy, and ranch flavors. It’s got 4 different snacks and a whole lot of flavor. Hope you love it like we do!
For more recipes with ranch seasoning, try my Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders or this super yummy Dill Pickle Dip.
Ranch Snack Mix Ingredients
Here’s everything you will need to make this snack mix recipe and a few important notes too, so keep reading!
- Pretzels: Feel free to use mini twists, rods, or whatever you have on hand.
- Rice Cereal Squares: Better known as Chex. I prefer the rice ones in this recipe because they have a more mild flavor but you can always use corn Chex as well.
- White Cheddar Cheese Crackers: Some call them Cheez Its. I do not recommend swapping these out unless you really have to.
- Oyster Crackers: If you don’t have any you can add more of the other 3 ingredients in it’s place or use butter crackers like Ritz (broken into smaller pieces).
- Unsalted Butter: I do not recommend swapping this for salted butter because it makes the snack mix overly salty.
- Ranch Seasoning: Make sure it’s the powdered stuff in a packet.
- Ground Mustard: If you don’t have any you can use a teaspoon of regular yellow mustard.
- Parmesan Cheese: I use the stuff in a can because it’s easy, and it adds a nutty saltiness to the snack mix.
- Parsley Flakes: This is used as a garnish and is completely optional.
How to Make Ranch Snack Mix
1. Mix. To a large bowl add the pretzels, rice squares cereal, white cheddar Cheez its, and oyster crackers. Pour over the melted butter, Ranch seasoning, and ground mustard mixture. Stir together until everything is well coated.
2. Bake. Pour the snack mix onto a baking sheet (or single use aluminum pan) and sprinkle with half of the parmesan cheese and parsley flakes. Bake it until toasty and then top it with the remaining parmesan cheese before serving.
Storing Snack Mixes
This Ranch Snack Mix can last a long time depending on the environment you live in and the humidity in your pantry.
It should always be stored in an airtight container or sealable gallon bag. Typically it is best within a week or two and when it’s stale, then it’s time to throw out.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
More Snack Mixes You Might Like
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Ranch Snack Mix
INGREDIENTS
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter - melted
- 1 ounce ranch seasoning packet
- 2 teaspoons ground mustard
- 5 cups mini pretzels
- 5 cups white cheddar cheez its
- 3 cups rice chex
- 2 cups oyster crackers
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons parsley flakes
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 300 °F.
- In a small bowl stir together melted butter, the ranch seasoning packet, and ground mustard. Set aside.
- In a large bowl add the mini pretzels, white cheddar cheez its, rice chex, and oyster crackers. Pour over the butter ranch mixture and toss together until everything is well coated.
- Spread the snack mix onto a large baking sheet and sprinkle with the parsley flakes and half of the parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until toasty and dry. Be sure to stir the snack mix every 10 minutes to promote an even bake.
- Remove from the oven, immediately sprinkle over the remaining parmesan cheese and allow it to cool to room temperature before serving.
Metric conversions are calculated automatically. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of this information.
