Description
Dive into a zesty Ranch Snack Mix adventure that blends crunchy textures with bold ranch seasoning. Crisp pretzels, crackers, and nuts mingle in a flavor-packed blend that promises irresistible snacking pleasure for gatherings and solo munching.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 cups cereal (like Chex Mix or Rice Chex)
- 3 cups pretzels
- 1 cup peanuts
Seasoning:
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
Oil:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, unite the crispy cereal, crunchy pretzels, and hearty peanuts.
- Lavishly drizzle vegetable oil across the dry components, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Generously dust the ranch dressing mix over the ingredients, creating a flavor-packed foundation.
- Employ a gentle folding technique to distribute the oil and seasoning uniformly, guaranteeing each morsel receives maximum flavor potential.
- Carefully distribute the seasoned mixture across a expansive baking sheet, creating an even layer for consistent roasting.
- Position in a preheated oven at 300F (150C) for 20-25 minutes, rotating the pan midway through to promote balanced toasting and prevent burning.
- Remove from oven when the mix achieves a golden, crisp texture and releases an aromatic ranch-infused fragrance.
- Allow the snack mix to cool completely at room temperature, which will enhance its crispness and prevent moisture accumulation.
- Transfer the cooled mixture to an airtight container, preserving its satisfying crunch and zesty ranch essence for future snacking adventures.
Notes
- Swap out standard cereal with gluten-free alternatives for those with wheat sensitivities, ensuring everyone can enjoy this crunchy snack.
- Use low-sodium ranch mix or create a homemade version to control salt levels and make the recipe more heart-healthy.
- Toast nuts separately before adding to enhance their natural flavor and provide an extra layer of crunchiness to the mix.
- Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container to maintain maximum freshness and prevent ingredients from becoming stale or losing their crisp texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 233
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg