Everything Ranch Cheese Pretzel Mix (Printable)

Savory pretzel mix with ranch, everything bagel seasoning, and cheddar crackers. Perfect party snack ready in 35 minutes.

# 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

# Preparation 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 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 - Allow to cool completely before serving or storing in an airtight container.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • It uses up all those random snack bags cluttering your pantry and turns them into something everyone actually wants to eat.
  • The combination of tangy ranch and everything bagel seasoning creates a flavor thats way more interesting than plain pretzels or crackers.
  • You can mix it up in one bowl, bake it on one sheet, and have zero guilt about eating it straight from the pan.
02 -
  • Dont skip the halfway stir, or the pieces on the edges will toast too fast while the center stays pale and under-seasoned.
  • Let the mix cool completely on the baking sheet before storing it, because any lingering warmth will create condensation and turn everything soft.
  • If your everything bagel seasoning is very salty, cut back on the ranch powder a little or the mix can taste overwhelming instead of balanced.
03 -
  • Toast the cashews separately for a few extra minutes before mixing if you want them to have a deeper, more caramelized flavor.
  • Add a pinch of cayenne or smoked paprika to the seasoning mix if you want a subtle kick that surprises people in the best way.
  • Use a silicone spatula to toss the mix after adding the butter so you can scrape every bit of seasoning from the bowl and nothing goes to waste.
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