Description
Zesty dill pickle chex mix brings a tangy twist to classic snack cravings, delivering bold flavors that dance across your taste buds. Crunchy, savory, and irresistibly addictive, you’ll find this snack impossible to put down.
Ingredients
Scale
Cereals and Crackers:
- 4 cups corn chex cereal
- 2 cups rice chex cereal
- 1 cup mini pretzels
- 1 cup mini bagel chips
Seasoning Mix:
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp ranch seasoning mix
- 2 tbsp dried dill
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp white vinegar powder
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
- 1/2 cup dill pickle chips, crushed
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250°F and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure easy cleanup and prevent sticking.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, combine corn chex, rice chex, mini pretzels, and mini bagel chips, creating a diverse base of crunchy textures.
- Melt unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl, then whisk in ranch seasoning mix, dried dill, garlic powder, onion powder, and white vinegar powder until thoroughly blended.
- Drizzle the seasoned butter mixture over the cereal blend, gently tossing with a spatula to ensure every piece is evenly coated and no dry spots remain.
- Spread the seasoned mixture in a single layer across the prepared baking sheet, creating an even distribution for consistent roasting.
- Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to promote even browning and prevent burning, until the mix turns golden and crisp.
- Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle with crushed dill pickle chips, fresh chopped dill, kosher salt, and black pepper while still warm.
- Allow the mixture to cool completely on the baking sheet, which will help the seasonings adhere and the mix to become extra crispy.
- Break into bite-sized clusters and store in an airtight container for maximum freshness and crunch.
Notes
- Customize the mix by swapping out pretzels or bagel chips with nuts, seeds, or alternative crackers for different flavor profiles and textures.
- Reduce sodium content by using low-sodium ranch seasoning and monitoring salt quantities from pickle chips and additional seasonings.
- Create gluten-free versions by selecting certified gluten-free Chex cereals and replacing standard pretzels with gluten-free alternatives like rice crackers.
- Experiment with dairy-free options by substituting butter with olive oil or plant-based butter to accommodate vegan and lactose-intolerant dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg