Ranch Chex Mix Recipe
This ranch Chex Mix has a zesty Parmesan, ranch, and herb seasoning that gives this classic snack a fun and cheesy twist. It’s loaded with Chex, pretzels, peanuts, and a variety of other crispy crackers—perfect for serving at parties, game day get-togethers, or for an after school snack.
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 317kcal
Ingredients
Chex Cereal Mix
- 3 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 3 cups Crispix cereal
- 2 cups Bugles
- 2 cups mini pretzels
- 2 cups cheese crackers or oyster crackers
- 1 cup Goldfish crackers
- 1 cup salted peanuts
Ranch Seasoning
- 6 tablespoons butter melted
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 2 tablespoons ranch powder
- 1½ teaspoons dry mustard powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 tablespoon parsley flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the Chex, Crispix, Bugles, pretzels, crackers, and peanuts. Set aside.
- To make the topping, add the melted butter and mix with the cereal mixture. In a small bowl, combine the Parmesan cheese, ranch powder, mustard powder, garlic powder, and parsley flakes. Mix until combined, then pour the mixture over the cereal and stir gently.
- Transfer the ranch Chex Mix onto a large baking sheet covered with parchment paper or sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
- Bake in a preheated oven for 30 minutes, stirring half-way through, until crispy and lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely at room temperature. Serve in a large serving bowl or individual serving cups. Enjoy!
Notes
Room Temperature: store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for 3-5 days at room temperature, or up to 2 months in the freezer.
Nutrition
Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 625mg | Potassium: 101mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 309IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 133mg | Iron: 3mg