Ranch Chex Mix
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This homemade Chex mix is made with ranch dressing mix, an assortment of crunchy crackers and snacks, and parmesan cheese. This cheesy ranch Chex mix is the perfect party snack! And it takes about 5 minutes to mix up and 15 minutes or less to bake!
When it comes to enjoying some Sunday night football nothing beats a crunchy snack in my opinion. Sure, I am always the one to bring a dessert that everyone is going to enjoy – like my monster cookie bars, or my red velvet bars with cream cheese frosting. But I’m also the one that is hovering around all the salty snack mixes.
So for the big game (aka the Super Bowl) I wanted to whip up a simple snack that I knew everyone was going to devour. And who wouldn’t love a homemade ranch Chex mix?
This easy recipe is also so customizable to whatever salty snacks you love and have on hand! This is the good stuff, friend. And this is the recipe you need to make for your next party.
See Also:
- Looking for a dessert for the big game? Check out my 35 Superbowl Desserts!
Why You Will Love This Ranch Party Mix
- All my favorite things in a bowl!
- Quick snack recipe that takes 5 minutes to prepare
- Bakes up quickly in 15 minutes or less!
- Easily able to mix up and use different cereals and crackers
- Can make a big batch for any holiday party, game-day snacking, or long road trips!
Ingredients Needed
- Bugles
- Cheez-It cheese crackers
- Mini pretzel twists
- Oyster crackers
- Chex cereal – You can use rice chex, corn chex or wheat chex cereal
- Unsalted butter – I preferred unsalted butter because salted butter can make the snack mix too salty.
- Ranch mix – Any brand of dry ranch seasoning works. Hidden Valley Ranch is most commonly found in the grocery store. Or use a homemade ranch seasoning.
- Parmesan – You want finely grated parmesan or the kind found in a shaker bottle.
- Garlic powder
How To Make This Ranch Chex Mix Recipe
Preheat the oven to 325℉.
Pour the Bugles, Cheez-Its, pretzels, oyster crackers, and Chex into a large mixing bowl.
Melt the butter in a small microwavable bowl and pour it over the Chex mix in the bowl. Use a spatula or large spoon to carefully stir the mixture until coated with the butter.
In a small bowl, mix the Ranch seasoning, parmesan, and garlic powder.
Pour half of the seasoning mixture over the Chex mix and gently stir to distribute.
Add the remaining half of the seasoning mixture and stir until the Chex mixture is evenly coated.
Pour the coated Chex mix onto a large sheet pan in a single layer.
Bake for 12-15 minutes until the ranch seasoning is baked into the Chex mix and the tops turn golden brown.
Let the Chex mix cool and serve at room temperature.
Recipe Tips
- There is no need to stir or flip the Chex mix unless they are not arranged in a single layer. If the pan is overcrowded, you can stir the mixture halfway through to ensure even baking.
- The grated parmesan bought in a shaker works best for this recipe as it coats the mix easily.
Recipe Variations
- You can spice up this recipe by adding some chili powder or red pepper flakes to the Ranch seasoning mixture.
- Any of the snack ingredients can be swapped out for your favorites. Goldfish, nuts, Fritos BBQ Twists, bagel chips, and many other snack foods work well in this recipe. Just keep the ratio of butter and seasonings the same.
- Add some salted peanuts or corn nuts to the snack mix for more crunch.
- Add a dash of hot sauce or Worcestershire sauce for a little kick and more savory flavor.
- Add a pinch of onion powder for a little more zest.
Storage FAQs
Store the Chex mix in an airtight container for up to five days.
Yes! You can freeze this snack mix in a freezer bag for up to 3 months.
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Ranch Chex Mix
Ingredients
- 1 cup Bugles
- 1 cup Cheez-Its
- 1 cup mini pretzels
- 1 cup oyster crackers
- 1 cup Chex cereal (you can use rice, corn, or wheat)
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick, 57 g) unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Ranch seasoning
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan the kind bought in the shaker
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325℉.
- Pour the Bugles, Cheez-Its, pretzels, oyster crackers, and Chex into a large mixing bowl.
- Melt the butter and pour it over the Chex mix in the bowl. Use a spatula or large spoon to carefully stir the mixture until coated with the butter.
- In a small bowl, mix the Ranch seasoning, parmesan, and garlic powder.
- Pour half of the seasoning mixture over the Chex mix and gently stir to distribute.
- Add the remaining half of the seasoning mixture and stir until the Chex mixture is evenly coated.
- Pour the coated Chex mix onto a large sheet pan in a single layer.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the ranch seasoning is baked into the Chex mix and the tops turn golden brown.
- Let the Chex mix cool and serve at room temperature.
Notes
● There is no need to stir or flip the Chex mix unless they are not arranged in a single layer. If the pan is overcrowded, you can stir the mixture halfway through to ensure even baking.
● You can spice up this recipe by adding some onion, powder, chili powder or red pepper flakes, a dash of hot sauce or worcestershirt to the Ranch seasoning mixture.
● Any of the snack ingredients can be swapped out for your favorites. Goldfish, nuts, Fritos BBQ Twists, bagel crisps, and many other snack foods work well in this recipe. Just keep the ratio of butter and seasonings the same.
● The grated parmesan bought in a shaker works best for this recipe as it coats the mix easily.
I made this recipe as a treat for my employees at work last week and it was a huge hit. Everyone wanted the recipe! Thanks for sharing
So happy to hear everyone enjoyed it, thank you!
Wow what a perfect salty snack! I love ranch and this seems like the perfect mix for me, can’t wait to try it out!
Great, thank you, Farah!
This looks so good and I was just thinking about bugles the other day! I love the idea of a ranch flavored chex mex and can’t wait to make a batch of these.
Thanks, Nicole!
This would make such a great snack idea! I know that my family would love this. 🙂
Thank you, Carrie!
I’m always on the look out for a great chex mix for our weekend gatherings! This ranch mix is perfect – it’s got that savory kick we all love!
Super, thank you so much!