Description
Zesty dill pickle Chex mix brings salty, tangy crunch from classic Midwestern snack tradition. Crisp cereal pieces tossed with dill seasoning create an irresistible game-day or movie-night treat you cannot stop munching.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Base Ingredients:
- 4 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 2 cups pretzel twists or sticks
- 2 cups bagel chips or rye chips
Seasoning Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 packet (1 ounce) ranch seasoning mix
- 2 tablespoons dried dill weed
- 2 tablespoons dill pickle juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Heat the oven to a low temperature of 250F (120C), creating an ideal environment for slow roasting and flavor infusion.
- Gather the dry ingredients in a spacious mixing vessel, combining crisp Rice Chex, crunchy pretzels, and robust bagel chips to establish a textural foundation.
- Craft a zesty seasoning blend by whisking melted butter with ranch powder, aromatic dried dill, tangy pickle juice, pungent garlic powder, and sharp onion powder until thoroughly integrated.
- Drizzle the vibrant seasoning mixture over the dry ingredients, gently folding and tossing to ensure each morsel receives an even, luxurious coating.
- Transfer the seasoned mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spreading it into a uniform layer to promote consistent roasting.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven, allowing the mix to transform for 45 minutes, interrupting the process every 15 minutes to stir and rotate for optimal golden-brown crispness.
- Once roasting is complete, remove from the oven and permit the mix to cool completely at room temperature, enabling the seasonings to set and flavors to intensify.
- Store the cooled Chex Mix in an airtight container, preserving its crunch and robust dill pickle essence for future snacking enjoyment.
Notes
- Swap traditional ingredients for gluten-free alternatives like gluten-free Chex cereal and pretzels to make this recipe celiac-friendly.
- Adjust the pickle juice quantity to control the tangy intensity, allowing personal preference to guide the seasoning strength.
- Prevent soggy texture by ensuring the mixture is spread in a single layer during baking, promoting crispy and evenly toasted results.
- Experiment with additional herbs like parsley or chives to enhance the dill pickle flavor profile and create unique taste variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg