This herby Ranch Snack Mix is crisp, buttery, and filled with flavor. It’s so easy to make and perfect to enjoy around the holidays or as a fun game-day snack. You’re going to love this recipe!
My Very Favorite Snack Mix
Ok, this ranch snack mix is my new favorite thing!! Every year I make my homemade chex mix around Christmas to snack on while we watch Christmas movies or decorate the tree and it’s so good. I love my original version but I wanted to try playing with the flavors a bit and this ranch snack mix is what I came up with!
This recipe takes my beloved chex mix to a new level with extra herbs and the addition of my beloved goldfish, haha. This recipe is so easy to make, incredibly flavorful, and really easy to customize and make your own. Whether you’re enjoying it around the holidays or serving it as a game day app, everyone will love it!
Snack Mix Ingredients
Chex Cereal: we’re using a variety of regular rice Chex and corn Chex cereals for a variety of tastes and textures.
Bagel Chips: garlic bagel chips are what I use, but you could substitute any other flavor you like best.
Pretzels: Tiny Twists pretzels add extra crunch.
Goldfish: I like to use regular goldfish, but you could use extra cheesy or another flavor if you like!
Cheeze-Its: yes we’re adding both goldfish and cheez-its! they’re different and they both add something special, ok?!
Butter: I like to use unsalted butter to ensure this Ranch snack mix recipe isn’t too salty.
Seasonings: paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, dried dill, dried chives, dried parsley, cayenne, dry mustard, and salt create a bold, savory, tangy, Ranch dressing-inspired taste.
Sugar: just a pinch helps to balance the rest of the ingredients.
Worcestershire Sauce: trust me on this! a little goes a long way to add that extra bit of flavor.
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How to Make This Easy Ranch Snack Mix Recipe
Step One: Preheat the oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step Two: Add the Chex cereals, bagel chips, pretzels, goldfish, and Cheeze-Its to a large mixing bowl. Gently toss to combine.
Step Three: Whisk the melted butter, onion powder, garlic powder, dried dill, dried chives, dried parsley, cayenne, dried mustard, salt, sugar, and Worcestershire sauce in a separate bowl until well combined.
Step Four: Drizzle the melted butter mixture over the cereal mix, and toss gently until well coated.
Step Five: Transfer the mixture to an extra-large baking sheet, and spread it out in an even layer.
Step Six: Bake for 1 hour, tossing gently every 15 minutes.
Step Seven: Transfer the Ranch snack mix to paper towels, and let it cool completely before serving. Enjoy!
Tips and Variations
- Work in batches. For the best results, arrange the ingredients in a single layer on your baking sheet. If needed, you can use two baking sheets, and bake them side by side or one after the other.
- Want more crunch? Mix in your favorite nuts like peanuts, almonds, or cashews.
- For more bulk, you can add extra cereal or any of the other mix-ins. My husband loves when I add extra cheez-its to the mix.
- Skip the individual seasonings, and use a Ranch seasoning mix. Or, switch up the flavor entirely with your favorite spice blend.
- Allow the snack mix to cool completely before storing or it will condense and become soggy. Letting it set out on the counter to cool completely is the best idea!
How to Store
Store leftovers in an airtight container or sealable bag in a cool, dry place for up to 2 weeks.
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I hope you give this Herby Ranch Snack Mix Recipe a try! It’s so easy to make and perfect for every occasion! If you do give this recipe a try, let me know! Leave a comment with a star rating below. You can also snap a photo & tag @allthehealthythings on INSTAGRAM. Your reviews and ratings help support All the Healthy Things and make it possible for me to continue to create the recipes you trust and love.
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Herby Ranch Snack Mix
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: approx. 14 cups
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 4 cups rice Chex cereal
- 4 cups corn Chex cereal
- 1 cup garlic bagel chips
- 2 cups Tiny Twists pretzels
- 1 1/4 cups goldfish
- 1 1/4 cups cheeze-its
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons dried dill
- 2 teaspoons dried chives
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Add the Chex cereals, bagel chips, pretzels, goldfish, and Cheez-Its to a large mixing bowl. Toss gently until well combined.
- Whisk together the melted butter, onion powder, garlic powder, dried dill, dried chives, dried parsley, cayenne, dried mustard, salt, sugar, and Worcestershire sauce until well combined.
- Drizzle the melted butter mixture over the cereal mix and toss gently until well coated.
- Transfer the mix to an extra large baking sheet and spread in one even layer.
- Bake the Chex mix at 250 degrees for 1 hour, tossing gently every 15 minutes.
- Transfer the Chex mix to paper towels and let cool. Once cool serve or store in air-tight containers or storage bags.
Recipe by: Ashlea Carver / All the Healthy Things | Photography by: The Mindful Hapa
