Description
Crunchy dill pickle-inspired snack mix delivers a zesty flavor explosion that combines tangy herbs with salty crunch. Snack enthusiasts will devour this irresistible blend of crispy ingredients, making it perfect for game day or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Snack Mix Base:
- 3 cups (255 grams) pretzels
- 2 cups (200 grams) cheese crackers
- 2 cups (300 grams) roasted peanuts
- 1 cup (100 grams) rye chips or bagel chips
Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon (3 grams) garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon (3 grams) onion powder
- 1 teaspoon (1 gram) dried dill weed
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 grams) salt
- 1/2 teaspoon (1 gram) black pepper
Binding Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) melted butter
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) dill pickle juice
Instructions
- Prepare workspace by positioning oven rack in center and heating to 250F (120C), then line large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine pretzels, cheese crackers, peanuts, and rye chips in spacious mixing bowl, creating a crunchy base for the snack mix.
- Create zesty seasoning by whisking melted butter with dill pickle juice, garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, salt, and pepper until fully integrated and smooth.
- Drizzle seasoning over dry ingredients, gently folding and tossing to ensure comprehensive and even coating of each morsel.
- Distribute mixture across prepared baking sheet in uniform layer, maintaining single-level spread for consistent toasting.
- Roast in preheated oven for 45 minutes, interrupting process every 15 minutes to stir and rotate mixture, promoting balanced flavor development and crisp texture.
- Remove from oven when mixture appears golden and fragrant, allowing complete cooling at room temperature to enhance crunchiness and set seasoning.
- Transfer to airtight container for storage, preserving optimal texture and flavor for future snacking enjoyment.
Notes
- Customize the mix by swapping out ingredients like adding mini bagel chips or replacing peanuts with almonds for different textures and flavors.
- Reduce sodium by using low-salt pretzels and cutting back on added salt, perfect for those watching their salt intake.
- Ensure even coating by drizzling seasoning slowly and mixing thoroughly, preventing some pieces from becoming too soggy or too dry.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, maintaining crispness and maximizing snack enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg