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Spicy and Cheesy Ranch Chex Party Mix. A mix of savory spices, Cheez It’s, Chex cereal and mini pretzels.
It’s a cold 50 degrees outside, your favorite holiday rom-com is on queue in the living room, and you’re about to sit down with several of your besties for a fun girls night. In the center of your coffee table is a large bowl of cheesy ranch Chex party mix and all seems right in the world.
In all seriousness, we can’t imagine a cozier movie night with friends, and having an easy, delicious snack on hand is always a good idea. Our go-to snack to serve when friends are over during the holiday season is this Spicy and Cheesy Ranch Chex Party Mix. There are so many different variations of this party mix on the internet, but we’re confident this recipe is one everyone will love!
Whether you having a cozy movie night with friends, hosting a holiday party or looking for a yummy homemade snack to have throughout the week, this recipe will quickly become a staple in your kitchen. It’s so easy to make!
Spicy + Cheesy Ranch Chex Party Mix
What’s in Chex party mix?
For this spicy and cheesy ranch Chex party mix, we wanted to add the delicious ranch flavor with a bit of kick. While it would be easier to dump a packet of ranch seasoning on this mix, we prefer to blend our own spices together.
Here’s everything that’s in the Spicy and Cheesy Ranch Chex Party Mix:
How to Make the Chex Party Mix
To make the the party mix, you first mix the butter and seasonings together and pour it over the cereal, cracker, pretzel mixture. You’ll want to mix the seasoning sauce until it covers the mix completely.
Then, you spread it out on a large rimmed pan in one even layer and back on 350°F for 30 minutes—making sure to mix the party mix around several times while it’s cooking so the pieces get crispy on all sides.
Spicy + Cheesy Ranch Chex Party Mix
A mix of savory spices, Cheez It’s, Chex cereal and mini pretzels.
- Total Time: 35
- Yield: 10 cups 1x
Ingredients
4 cups of Chex cereal
3 cups Cheese It’s
3 cups mini pretzels
1 stick butter
2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
4 tsp garlic powder
3 tsp onion powder
2 tsp dried parsley
2 tsp dried dill
3 tsp dried chives
1 tsp tarragon
1 tsp mustard powder
1/2 tsp chili powder
4 tsp red pepper flakes (depending on your level of spiciness)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. You’ll need a large rimmed baking sheet for this recipe (preferably a 21 inch baking sheet like this one). In the largest mixing bowl you have, add the Chex cereal, Cheese It’s and mini pretzels.
- In a small glass mixing bowl, melt the butter. Mix in the Worcestershire sauce and all the seasonings. Pour the butter sauce over the cereal mix and mix with a rubber spatula until all the pieces are coated. This may take several minutes to do, but it’s WORTH it!
- Pour the mixture on the rimmed baking sheet, evenly spread it across the pan and bake in the oven for 30 minutes. Occasionally stirring around the mixture 1-2 times to get it evenly cooked on all sides.
- Enjoy at a movie night with friends or as a cozy snack throughout the week.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 30
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