Everything Ranch Cheese Pretzel Mix (Printable)

Crunchy savory mix with tangy ranch, everything bagel seasoning, and cheesy bites. Perfect for parties!

# Ingredient List:

→ Snack Mix

01 - 2 cups mini pretzels
02 - 1½ 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 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
09 - ¼ teaspoon onion powder

# How-To Steps:

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 coated 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 Hints:

01 -
  • It transforms pantry staples into something that tastes expensive and intentional, no specialty store run required.
  • The blend of ranch and everything bagel seasoning creates a flavor so addictive you will guard the bowl at parties.
  • You can make it ahead and it stays crispy for days, which means one less thing to stress about when people are coming over.
02 -
  • Do not skip the halfway stir or the edges will brown while the center stays pale, and you will end up with uneven seasoning.
  • Let it cool completely before you taste or store it, warm snack mix tastes soft and disappointing, but once it cools it becomes perfectly crunchy.
  • If you overbake it even a little, the butter can make things taste bitter, so watch closely in the last five minutes.
03 -
  • Use a baking sheet with a rim so nothing slides off when you stir halfway through, I learned this the hard way.
  • If you want extra ranch flavor, toss the cooled mix with another tablespoon of ranch powder right before serving.
  • Make a double batch and freeze half in a sealed bag, then bake it straight from frozen at 300°F for 15 minutes to refresh.
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