Ranch Snack Mix
Everybody Loves Ranch
This ranch snack mix is filled with tangy, herby, buttery flavor, making it an addictive snack that you can’t put down. Being born and raised in the Midwest, ranch dressing is on the side of so many meals and packets of the seasoning can be found in most pantries. It’s a flavor that’s nostalgic to many, but sure to please any palate! Making big batches of this ranch snack mix will be perfect for any holiday, family get together, game day, or a regular weekday. It’s a simple enough recipe to make it together with your family and comes together quickly, saving you time in the kitchen. You may even consider making a double batch of this recipe because it seems to run out quickly at our house!
What You’ll Need
Ranch Snack Mix Ingredients
To make this baked ranch snack mix, you’ll need the following ingredients:- Baked cheese crackers
- Mini pretzels
- Square rice cereal
- Unsalted butter
- Packaged, dry ranch seasoning
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Dried dill
Equipment
In order to make this baked ranch mix, you’ll need the following pieces of equipment:- Large baking tray
- Two mixing bowls
- Large spoon or spatula
Ranch Snack Mix Recipe Tips
When you make this baked snack mix, here are a few tips to make sure it’s delicious:- When mixing up the ranch butter, be sure to pour it over the cracker mixture quickly. Otherwise, the seasoning may begin to clump. If you do have clumps, don’t fret! Use a spoon, a silicon spatula, or your fingers to break up the pieces and distribute them across the mixture.
- If you like an extra tangy ranch flavor, search for the buttermilk-style ranch seasoning mixture. The buttermilk adds a subtle, zesty, extra layer of flavor that I love! You can buy packages on Amazon at this link.
Recipe Details
Do Some Prep
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. To get started, the first steps are to preheat the oven to a low temperature and to set out a large baking tray. In a large bowl, mix the cheese crackers, mini pretzels, and square rice cereal until they’re evenly distributed. Set this bowl aside while you mix the ranch butter.
Make the Ranch Butter
To make the ranch butter, whisk the melted unsalted butter with a package of dry ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried dill. Once the ranch butter is made, immediately pour it into the bowl with the cracker mixture. Toss the crackers in the ranch butter, coating every piece with a bit of the butter and seasoning,
Bake and Serve
Pour the butter-coated snack mix onto the prepared baking tray. Bake the snack mix for twenty minutes, stirring them halfway through to ensure they bake evenly. Once the ranch butter has baked into the crackers, remove the tray from the oven and let the mix cool on the tray. The mixture may be slightly oily when you first take it out of the oven, but it will continue to bake slightly on the tray as you let it cool. Store the ranch snack mix in an air-tight container for up to a week at room temperature. Loving this recipe and looking for more, ranchy recipes? Check out my Buffalo Ranch Snack Mix or Jalapeno Popper Breadsticks with BBQ Ranch. If you make this ranch snack mix, be sure to leave a comment or give this recipe a rating - I can’t wait to hear how it goes. As always, tag me on Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook in your photos. It makes me feel like we’re getting to cook together!
A mix of cheese crackers, square rice cereal, and pretzels baked with zesty ranch seasoning make for the ultimate ranch snack mix.
- 2 cup baked cheese crackers
- 2 cup mini pretzels
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cup square rice cereal
- 1 oz package ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried dill
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
Preheat your oven to 250° F and set out a large baking tray. If desired, line the tray with parchment paper.
Mix the cheese crackers, mini pretzels, and square rice cereal in a large bowl. Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk the melted butter, ranch seasoning packet, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried dill. Immediately pour the butter mixture over the crackers, pretzels, and cereal. Use a large spoon or silicon spatula to mix the ingredients together until the butter and seasoning have coated the mixture. If there are any clumps of seasoning, use the spoon or your hands to break it up.
Transfer the ranch snack mixture onto the prepared baking tray and spread into a single layer.
Bake the ranch snack mix in the oven for 20 minutes, tossing the mixture half way through to ensure even baking.
Remove the tray from the oven and let the crackers cool completely on the tray. Leftovers will stay fresh in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
