Description
Crunchy dill pickle snack mix delivers zesty tangy flavors that dance across snacking palates with unexpected excitement. Crispy pretzels, crackers, and seasonings combine for an irresistible snack that pulls you into its addictive crunch and bold pickle-inspired charm.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 cups Chex Cereal
- 2 cups Bagel pieces
- 1 cup Pretzels
- 1 cup Raw Cashews
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 6 tablespoons (90 milliliters) Butter, melted
- 1 package (28 grams) Dry Ranch Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) Dill Pickle Juice, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon (3 grams) Dried Dill
- 1 teaspoon (2 grams) Garlic Powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a low 250°F and prepare a spacious baking sheet by lining it with foil or a silicone mat to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Gather the dry ingredients – Chex cereal, bagel pieces, pretzels, and raw cashews – into a generously sized mixing bowl, gently tumbling them together to create an even distribution.
- Craft a flavor-packed liquid seasoning by whisking melted butter with ranch seasoning, tangy pickle juice, fragrant dried dill, and pungent garlic powder until the mixture becomes uniformly smooth and well-integrated.
- Cascade the aromatic seasoning over the dry ingredient mixture, using a spatula to meticulously coat each morsel, ensuring no piece remains untouched by the zesty flavor profile.
- Distribute the seasoned mixture across the prepared baking sheet in a thin, uniform layer that allows each component to crisp evenly during roasting.
- Transfer the sheet to the preheated oven and roast for approximately 75 minutes, pausing every quarter-hour to gently rotate and redistribute the mix, promoting consistent toasting and preventing potential burning.
- After roasting, extract the snack mix and allow it to rest at room temperature, where it will continue to crisp and develop a satisfying crunch as it cools completely.
- Once thoroughly cooled, transfer the dill pickle snack mix to an airtight container, preserving its robust flavor and crisp texture for future snacking enjoyment.
Notes
- Versatile Snacking Sensation: This dill pickle snack mix delivers a tangy, crunchy treat perfect for parties, movie nights, or casual munching.
- Precise Timing Matters: Stirring every 15 minutes during baking ensures even toasting and prevents burning, creating a consistently crisp texture.
- Flavor-Packed Coating Technique: Thoroughly drizzling and mixing the seasoned butter guarantees each bite bursts with zesty dill pickle and ranch flavors.
- Customization Friendly: Easily swap ingredients like different nuts or cereals to match personal taste preferences while maintaining the core recipe structure.
- Make-Ahead Magic: The snack mix stores well in an airtight container for several days, making it an excellent prep-ahead party or game day appetizer.
- Low-Temperature Transformation: Slow baking at 250 degrees F helps develop deep, rich flavors without scorching delicate ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg