Description
Homemade dill pickle Chex mix delivers a tangy snack sensation with zesty ranch and dill flavors. Crisp, savory clusters combine classic cereal with perfectly seasoned crunch for irresistible munching you can’t stop enjoying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (960 ml) rice chex cereal
- 2 cups (480 ml) pretzel twists or sticks
- 2 cups (480 ml) bagel chips or rye chips
- ¼ cup (60 ml) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 packet (28 g) ranch seasoning mix
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) dried dill weed
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) dill pickle juice
- 1 tsp (5 ml) garlic powder
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) onion powder
Instructions
- Preparation: Warm the oven to a gentle 250F (120C), setting the stage for a slow, flavor-infusing roast.
- Mixing Base: In a generous mixing bowl, combine Rice Chex, pretzels, and bagel chips, creating a textural foundation for the zesty snack.
- Flavor Fusion: Whisk melted butter with ranch seasoning, dried dill weed, dill pickle juice, garlic powder, and onion powder until seamlessly blended, crafting an explosive seasoning profile.
- Coating Technique: Drizzle the seasoning mixture over the dry ingredients, meticulously folding to ensure each morsel becomes thoroughly saturated with the tangy essence.
- Roasting Process: Spread the seasoned mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet in an even layer, then slide into the preheated oven for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to guarantee uniform crispness and flavor distribution.
- Cooling and Storing: After roasting, allow the mix to cool completely at room temperature, then transfer to an airtight container, preserving its crunchy texture and bold dill pickle character for future snacking adventures.
Notes
- Optimize Butter Distribution: Drizzle melted butter slowly and stir thoroughly to guarantee every piece gets an even, flavorful coating without soggy spots.
- Prevent Flavor Burnout: Stir mixture every 15 minutes during baking to stop seasonings from burning and ensure consistent, crisp texture throughout the batch.
- Moisture Management: Pat pretzels and bagel chips dry before mixing to reduce excess moisture, helping ingredients roast evenly and maintain maximum crunchiness.
- Customize Spice Level: Adjust ranch seasoning and garlic powder quantities to personalize heat and tanginess, making the snack match individual taste preferences perfectly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg