Everything Ranch Cheese Pretzel Mix (Printable Version)

Savory mix with pretzels, cheese crackers, cashews, ranch, and everything bagel seasoning. Party-perfect snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Snack Mix

01 - 2 cups mini pretzels
02 - 1.5 cups cheddar cheese crackers
03 - 1 cup roasted salted cashews
04 - 1 cup bite-sized rye chips

→ Seasoning

05 - 3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
06 - 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning powder
07 - 2 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning
08 - 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 0.25 teaspoon onion powder

# How to Prepare:

01 - Preheat oven to 300°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine mini pretzels, cheddar cheese crackers, cashews, and rye chips.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, ranch seasoning powder, everything bagel seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder until well combined.
04 - Pour the seasoned butter mixture over the snack mix and toss gently until all pieces are evenly coated.
05 - Spread the mixture in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
06 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and fragrant.
07 - Let cool completely before serving or storing in an airtight container.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It turns pantry odds and ends into something people actually fight over at parties.
  • The mix of textures keeps you reaching back into the bowl without thinking.
  • You can double or triple the batch and it still takes less than an hour start to finish.
  • It tastes like the best parts of a everything bagel and ranch dip had a crunchy baby.
02 -
  • Do not skip the halfway stir or the bottom layer will burn while the top stays pale.
  • Let it cool completely before storing or it will get soggy in the container from trapped steam.
  • If your everything bagel seasoning has a lot of salt, taste the butter mixture first and dial back the ranch powder a bit.
03 -
  • Use a silicone spatula to toss the mix in the bowl so you don't crush the pretzels or crackers.
  • If you want deeper flavor, let the coated mix sit for five minutes before baking so the seasonings really soak in.
  • Double the batch and freeze half in a zip-top bag, then bake it straight from frozen for last-minute snack emergencies.
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