Everything Ranch Cheese Pretzel Mix (Printable)

Savory pretzel mix with ranch, everything bagel seasoning, and cheddar crackers. Quick and addictive party snack.

# Ingredient List:

→ Snack Mix

01 - 2 cups mini pretzels
02 - 1.5 cups cheddar cheese crackers
03 - 1 cup roasted salted cashews
04 - 1 cup bite-sized rye chips

→ Seasoning

05 - 3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
06 - 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning powder
07 - 2 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning
08 - 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 0.25 teaspoon onion powder

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 300°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine mini pretzels, cheddar cheese crackers, cashews, and rye chips.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, ranch seasoning powder, everything bagel seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder until well combined.
04 - Pour seasoned butter mixture over the snack ingredients and toss gently until all pieces are evenly coated.
05 - Spread the coated mixture in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
06 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and fragrant.
07 - Let cool completely before serving or transferring to an airtight container for storage.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It transforms boring leftover snacks into something you will actually fight over.
  • The ranch and everything bagel combo tastes like your favorite guilty pleasures joined forces.
  • You can make it ahead and it stays crunchy for days, which never happens in my house.
  • Its endlessly customizable based on whatever is lurking in your pantry.
02 -
  • Do not skip the halfway stir or the edges will burn while the center stays pale and under toasted.
  • Let it cool completely before storing, or trapped steam will make everything soggy and sad within hours.
  • If your mix tastes bland, you probably did not toss it enough, the seasoning needs to touch every surface.
03 -
  • Use your hands to toss the seasoning, it distributes way better than a spoon and you will feel when everything is coated.
  • If you want extra ranch flavor, toss the cooled mix with another tablespoon of dry ranch powder for a flavor boost.
  • Double the batch and freeze half in a freezer bag, then bake it straight from frozen at 300 degrees for 15 minutes to refresh.
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