Make Ranch Chex Mix as a Homemade Snack!
Your family will love snacking on this buttery savory ranch Chex mix that’s easy to bake in the oven using cereal and crackers.
It’s snack time! Let’s get our crunch on with this salty savory idea.
If you have fond memories associated with making homemade original Check mix, try making it with ranch seasoning! Chex mix is the best DIY snack as you can choose your favorite cereals, crackers, pretzels, and nuts for add-ins to customize the experience.
I love this onlinebination of cheesy crunchy crackers and cereal. Baking it in the oven with melted butter and Worcestershire sauce is perfection. It results in a satisfying midday snack with lots of yummy flavor.
You can use a 1 oz. pack of ranch seasoning, or feel free to use 2 tablespoons of this homemade ranch seasoning I like to make.
Ranch Chex Mix
yield: 24 SERVINGS
prep time: 15 MINUTES
cook time: 60 MINUTES
total time: 1 HOUR 15 MINUTES
Crunchy party mix made with butter and ranch seasoning.
Ingredients
- 4 cups Chex Cereal, corn
- 4 cups Chex Cereal, wheat
- 1 cup Cheese-Its crackers
- 1 cup soup & oyster crackers
- 1 cup prezel crisps
- 1 cup parmesan Whisps
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons homemade ranch seasoning or store-bought packet
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees.
2
In an extra large mixing bowl, mix the Chex cereal, crackers, pretzels, and Whisps.
3
Mix the melted butter and Worcestershire sauce sauce. Pour half of that over the party mix and stir. Then pour the second half and stir again until coated.
4
Add the ranch seasoning and stir to coat. Pour the party mix onto an extra large sheet pan or onto two sheet pans. Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
Tips for making ranch Chex mix:
- There are three flavors of Chex cereal to use: corn, rice, and wheat. You can use all three or just a couple to equal about 8 cups in total.
- Feel free to decrease the Chex cereal and increase the add-ins. Next time I’d love to try adding some mixed nuts. You could also use another cereal like plain Cheerios. I prefer pretzel crisps instead of pretzels and the parmesan Whisps add great flavor. You can always pick your favorite add-ins instead!
- Add in half the butter mix and toss, and then add in the other half. This helps get the butter distributed evenly.
- I have an extra large sheet pan, but you can always use two smaller sheet pans instead.
- Chex mix is best when served within a few days. It can be stored it in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Ranch snack mix is something my family LOVED!
I had this ready for a quick after-school snack for my teenagers recently and they were impressed and excited to try. I love it’s this was super easy to make and it makes your house smell so good! Whether you’re making Chex mix for a movie snack, or for your next party, you’ll love this tasty ranch version!
What do you love to add to your homemade Chex party mix?
