Description
Midwest-famous dill pickle snack mix delivers tangy, zesty flavor with each handful. Crunchy crackers, pretzels, and seasonings combine for an addictive snack you can’t resist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups chex cereal
- 2 cups bagel pieces
- 1 cup pretzels
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 6 tbsps (90 ml) butter, melted
- 1 package (28 g) dry ranch seasoning
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) dill pickle juice, room temperature
- 1 tbsp (3 g) dried dill
- 1 tsp (2 g) garlic powder
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 250°F and line a baking sheet with foil or silicone mat for effortless release and cleanup.
- Mixing Base: Combine Chex cereal, bagel pieces, pretzels, and raw cashews in a large mixing bowl, gently tumbling to create a uniform base with balanced ingredients.
- Creating Seasoning: Whisk melted butter with ranch seasoning, pickle juice, dried dill, and garlic powder until the liquid transforms into a smooth, well-integrated flavor enhancer.
- Coating Process: Pour seasoning over dry ingredients, using a spatula to meticulously coat every morsel, ensuring complete flavor absorption and even distribution.
- Baking Technique: Spread the seasoned mixture in a thin, single layer on the prepared baking sheet, allowing maximum air circulation for consistent roasting and optimal crispness.
- Roasting Protocol: Bake for 75 minutes, rotating the mix every 15 minutes to prevent burning and promote uniform toasting, developing a rich, golden-brown complexion.
- Cooling and Storage: Remove from oven, let cool completely at room temperature to enhance crunchiness, then transfer to an airtight container to maintain optimal texture and flavor integrity.
Notes
- Prevent Burning Carefully: Stir the mix every 15 minutes during roasting to ensure even browning and prevent any pieces from becoming too dark or scorched.
- Control Moisture Levels: Pat dry any wet ingredients like pickle juice to maintain the desired crispiness and prevent sogginess during baking.
- Temperature Precision Matters: Use a low oven temperature (250°F) to slowly toast the mix, allowing flavors to develop without burning delicate ingredients.
- Storage Strategy: Keep the cooled snack mix in an airtight container at room temperature for maximum crunchiness, consuming within 5-7 days for optimal taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg