Ranch Snack Mix

Midwestern Obsession

Having been borned and raised in Iowa and now hailing from Chicago, I have a true love of ranch dressing, and this ranch snack mix is no exception. The tangy, herby flavor compliments everything from salads to pizzas to chicken and of course, pretzels and crackers.  When you’re from the midwestern states, Ranch dressing is on the side of nearly every meal and packets of the seasoning can be found in most pantries.

The inspiration for this snack mix comes from a holiday classic where I grew up, baked oyster crackers with ranch seasoning. To spice things up, I instead used cheese crackers and mini pretzels, because adding more salt and cheese has never hurt anything! I tested this recipe a few weeks back and it made for a great treat during a camping trip.  In the upcoming weeks, I’m looking forward to snacking on this over the holidays!  It will be the perfect handful to grab while waiting for your Thanksgiving dinner to cook, to get you through decorating your Christmas tree, or to snack on while watching your favorite seasonal movie or football team.

The Ranch Snack Mix Recipe Details

The best part of this recipe is how simple it is.  All it takes is a couple of bowls, a spoon and a baking tray. Mix some melted butter with buttermilk recipe ranch mix (I like the Hidden Valley Buttermilk Recipe best), some garlic powder and dried dill and pour it over your crackers, mixing to coat everything in the delicious seasoning. It bakes in 20 minutes, after a quick stir halfway through, and then cools directly on the tray.  Unlike most baked things, this mix is best once it’s cooled. That’s when you can really taste the zing of the buttermilk and savory-ness of the herbs

I hope you love this recipe as much as I do!  If you give it a try, let me know and tag me in your photos on Instagram or Facebook.  Enjoy!

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Ranch Snack Mix

Author: Laura Wilkins Cooking Method: Baked Cuisine: American Courses: Snacks

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 5 mins Cook Time 20 mins Rest Time 10 mins Total Time 35 mins

Cooking Temp: 250  °F Servings: 8

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Dietary:

N Nut Free V Vegetarian

Description

An addictive mix of cheese crackers and pretzels baked with zesty ranch seasoning. The perfect snack for movie nights, get togethers, and midnight cravings.

Ingredients

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• 3 cup baked cheese crackers
• 3 cup mini pretzels
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 1 oz package ranch seasoning mix
• ¹⁄₂ tsp garlic powder
• ¹⁄₂ tsp dried dill

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 250° F and set out a large baking tray.

2. Add your cheese crackers and mini pretzels to a large bowl, giving them a quick toss to mix them together.

3. In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, ranch seasoning packet, garlic powder, and dried dill together. Pour the butter mixture over the crackers and pretzels and use a large spoon or silicon spatula to mix the ingredients together until the butter and seasoning have coated the crackers and pretzels.

4. Pour the coated crackers and pretzels onto the baking tray and spread into an even layer.

5. Place the tray in the oven and bake for 20 minutes, stirring the crackers halfway through.

6. Let the crackers cool completely on the tray and serve. Leftovers will stay fresh in an airtight container at room temperature for a week.