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Dill Pickle Chex Mix
Irresistible dill pickle Chex Mix features crunchy cereal, pretzels, and nuts that are coated in a dill-pickle seasoning that is loaded with maximum flavor.
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Loaded with dill pickle flavor, you won’t be able to keep your hands out of a bowl of this addictive dill pickle Chex mix. Serve this crunchy party snack for your friends, and it will be a sure crowd favorite.
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Crunchy cereal, pretzels, and nuts are coated in an irresistible dill-pickle seasoning that is loaded with maximum flavor. This dill pickle Chex Mix not only has a satisfying crunch, but plenty of dill pickle flavor to go with it, making it a party crowd-pleaser.
This dill pickle ranch Chex mix will disappear before your eyes when you serve it at your next party. Your guests will love the tangy punch of the pickle flavor.
This amazing Chex mix tastes just like dill pickles, and once you start nibbling, you won’t be able to stop. Plenty of dill pickle flavors make this dill pickle Chex mix a crunchy salty snack that will be a winner at your next party.
Dill Pickle Chex Mix Ingredients
- Cereal - corn Chex cereal
- Cereal - rice Chex cereal
- Corn Nuts
- Cheez-its - white cheddar Cheez-its
- Nuts - mixed nuts
- Pretzels
- Ranch Seasoning - packet ranch seasoning, or homemade ranch seasoning
- Dill - freeze-dried dill, or dried dill
- Garlic salt
- Oil - vegetable oil
- Pickle juice - dill pickle juice
It is up to you which types of Chex cereal you use in this classic recipe. While the recipe calls for a cereal mixture, if you prefer one type or can only get one type at the grocery store, wheat Chex, corn Chex, and rice Chex all work fine, just make sure it adds up to 8 cups.
There are plenty of different mix-ins you can add to this great snack. Tasty substitutions include Cheerios, mini-pretzels, pretzel sticks, oyster crackers, or goldfish crackers. In general, garlic and dill seasonings go well together. If you’d like to buy flavored pretzels, bagel chips, crackers, or anything garlic flavored, it should complement the dill pickle flavoring well.
When making a Chex mix, make sure to use your largest mixing bowl. Try to lay it out in a single layer as best you can so it can cool and harden once baked and not stick together. If you need to speed up the process, you can put your baking sheets in the refrigerator.
How to Make Dill Pickle Chex Mix
FIRST STEP: Preheat the oven to 250°F. Line two full sheet pans (16x24) with parchment paper and set aside.
SECOND STEP: In an extra-large mixing bowl, combine cereals, Corn nuts, cheez-its, bagel chips, nuts, and pretzels. Toss to combine.
THIRD STEP: In a small bowl, whisk together ranch seasoning, dill, garlic salt, vegetable oil, and pickle juice.
FOURTH STEP: Drizzle the seasoning mixture over the Chex mixture, stirring constantly to distribute the liquids over as much of the dry mixture as possible.
FIFTH STEP: Stir until the seasoning is evenly distributed.
SIXTH STEP: Spread the Chex mix on the prepared sheet pans, separating all of the pieces as much as possible into a single layer. If you’d like, you can divide the mixture between three sheet pans.
SEVENTH STEP: Bake for 30 to 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes until the Chex mix is completely dried and beginning to brown.
EIGHTH STEP: Allow the mixture to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.
Can I add other ingredients to this snack?
This Chex party mix is very flexible. Add or omit whichever ingredients you’d like, and it will still be a very tasty treat. Tasty additions include Cheerios, mini-pretzels, pretzel sticks, oyster crackers, or goldfish crackers.
Can I freeze this ranch dill pickle Chex mix recipe?
This easy recipe can be frozen for up to four weeks stored in an airtight container. Of course, you don’t have to freeze it. Homemade Chex mix can be safely stored for up to a week in an airtight container on the counter.
Can I use butter instead of vegetable oil?
You can substitute butter for the vegetable oil in this Chex mix recipe. If you use salted butter, substitute garlic powder instead of garlic salt.
How to Store Dill Pickle Chex Mix
ON THE COUNTER: Store this homemade dill pickle Chex mix recipe in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
IN THE FREEZER: Store homemade Chex mix in an airtight plastic bag and place in the freezer for up to 4 weeks.
Dill Pickle Chex Mix
Irresistible dill pickle Chex Mix features crunchy cereal, pretzels, and nuts that are coated in a dill-pickle seasoning that is loaded with maximum flavor.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups corn Chex cereal
- 4 cups rice Chex cereal
- 1 cup Corn Nuts
- 1 cup white cheddar Cheez-its
- 1 cup bagel chips
- 1 cup mixed nuts
- 1 cup pretzels
- 1 packet ranch seasoning (or homemade ranch seasoning)
- 1 tablespoon freeze-dried dill (or dried dill)
- 2 teaspoons garlic salt
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup dill pickle juice
DIRECTIONS
- Preheat the oven to 250°F. Line two full sheet pans (16x24) with parchment paper and set aside.
- In an extra-large mixing bowl, combine cereals, Corn nuts, cheez-its, bagel chips, nuts, and pretzels. Toss to combine.
- In a small bowl, whisk together ranch seasoning, dill, garlic salt, vegetable oil, and pickle juice.
- Drizzle the seasoning mixture over the Chex mixture, stirring constantly to distribute the liquids over as much of the dry mixture as possible.
- Stir until the seasoning is evenly distributed.
- Spread the Chex mix on the prepared sheet pans, separating all of the pieces as much as possible into a single layer. If you’d like, you can divide the mixture between three sheet pans.
- Bake for 30 to 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes until the Chex mix is completely dried and beginning to brown.
- Allow the mixture to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Calories: 356kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 1129mg | Potassium: 170mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 645IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 151mg | Iron: 8mg
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