Description
Dilly delight snack mix brings together zesty herbs and crunchy morsels for a perfect gathering treat. Salty pretzels, tangy dill, and crisp crackers create an irresistible snack you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (720 ml) Chex cereal
- 2 cups (480 ml) pretzel sticks
- 1 cup (240 ml) roasted peanuts
- 1 cup (240 ml) dill pickle chips, chopped
- ½ cup (120 ml) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) dill pickle juice
- 1 tsp (5 ml) garlic powder
- 1 tsp (5 ml) onion powder
- 1 tsp (5 ml) dill weed
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 250F (120C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and non-stick surface.
- Mixing Base: In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly combine Chex cereal, pretzel sticks, roasted peanuts, and dill pickle chips, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Seasoning Creation: Whisk melted butter with dill pickle juice, garlic powder, onion powder, dill weed, and salt until a cohesive, aromatic seasoning blend forms.
- Coating Process: Pour the seasoning mixture over dry ingredients, gently folding to ensure complete and uniform coating of all components.
- Baking Technique: Spread the seasoned mixture in a single, even layer on the prepared baking sheet, then place in preheated oven, stirring every 10 minutes to promote consistent crisping and prevent burning.
- Cooling and Storage: After 30-40 minutes, when the mix achieves a golden, crisp texture, remove from oven and allow to cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring to an airtight container for optimal crunch and flavor preservation.
Notes
- Prevent Ingredient Clumping: Gently fold the butter mixture to ensure each ingredient gets evenly coated without creating dense, soggy clusters.
- Manage Oven Hot Spots: Rotate and stir the mix every 10 minutes to achieve uniform crispness and prevent potential burning around edges.
- Select Quality Ingredients: Use fresh dill pickle chips and premium Chex cereal for maximum flavor intensity and satisfying crunch.
- Storage Strategy: Cool the mix completely before storing in an airtight container to maintain optimal texture and prevent moisture buildup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg