Dill Pickle Chex Mix: A Tangy Snack Sensation Recipe
Dill Pickle Chex Mix is a tangy and savory snack blend that combines crunchy cereals, pretzels, bagel chips, and cashews with a zesty dill pickle and ranch seasoning. Perfect for parties, game days, or anytime you crave a flavorful and addictive snack.
- Author: Caleb
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: About 10 cups 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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
Seasoning Mixture
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon dried dill weed
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup dill pickle juice
- 1 (1 oz) package ranch seasoning mix
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 250°F (120°C) and line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper to ensure even cooking and easy cleanup.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the Corn Chex, Rice Chex, mini pretzel twists, bagel chips, and cashew pieces until well blended.
- Prepare Seasoning Mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted unsalted butter, dried dill weed, garlic powder, dill pickle juice, ranch seasoning mix, and white vinegar until fully combined and smooth.
- Coat the Dry Ingredients: Pour the seasoning mixture evenly over the combined dry ingredients. Gently stir and toss to ensure every piece is thoroughly coated with the flavorful mixture.
- Bake: Spread the coated mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through the baking time to promote even seasoning and crispness.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the baking sheets from the oven and allow the Chex Mix to cool completely on the sheets. Once cooled, transfer to an airtight container for storage and enjoy as a delicious snack anytime.
Notes
- Store the mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks to maintain crispness.
- You can customize the nut choice or omit them for a nut-free version.
- If you prefer a spicier mix, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or smoked paprika to the seasoning mixture.
- Use fresh dill weed for an even more vibrant flavor if available.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure the pretzels and bagel chips used are certified gluten-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (about 30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 1.5g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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