Description
Savor the irresistible crunch of Dilly Delight Snack Mix, a tantalizing blend of zesty herbs and crisp textures. This addictive snack promises a flavor adventure you won’t want to miss, perfect for nibbling during movie nights or sharing with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups (720 ml) Chex cereal
- 2 cups (480 ml) pretzel sticks
- 1 cup (240 ml) roasted peanuts
- 1 cup (240 ml) dill pickle chips, chopped
Seasoning Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 ml) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) dill pickle juice
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) onion powder
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) dill weed
Finishing Ingredient:
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a gentle 250F (120C), creating an ideal toasting environment for the snack mix.
- Arrange parchment paper on a baking sheet to facilitate effortless cleanup and prevent ingredient sticking.
- Combine Chex cereal, pretzel sticks, roasted peanuts, and dill pickle chips in a spacious mixing vessel, ensuring thorough integration of ingredients.
- In a separate smaller container, whisk melted butter with dill pickle juice, garlic powder, onion powder, dill weed, and salt until the liquid transforms into a harmonious seasoning blend.
- Cascade the fragrant butter mixture over the dry ingredients, gently folding to achieve comprehensive coating and flavor distribution.
- Distribute the seasoned mixture across the prepared baking sheet in a uniform, single layer to promote even crisping.
- Position the baking sheet in the preheated oven, rotating and stirring the mix every 10 minutes to guarantee consistent texture and prevent burning.
- After 30-40 minutes, when the mix reaches a golden, crisp consistency, extract from the oven and allow complete cooling on the baking sheet.
- Transfer the cooled snack mix to an airtight container, preserving its crunch and zesty flavor for future enjoyment.
Notes
- Dill pickle lovers will go crazy for this unique, zesty snack mix that transforms classic ingredients into an addictive treat.
- Works perfectly for game day, movie nights, or unexpected snack cravings with its tangy, crunchy profile.
- Stirring every 10 minutes during baking prevents burning and ensures each bite gets evenly coated with flavor.
- Store in an airtight container up to one week at room temperature, maintaining maximum crispness and taste.
- Swap ingredients like almonds or different cereals to customize the mix while keeping the signature dill seasoning.
- Leftover pickle juice can be used creatively in the recipe, reducing food waste and adding extra zesty punch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg