Description
A bold and tangy Dill Pickle Chex Mix made with corn and rice Chex, pretzels, and pita chips, tossed in a zesty dill and ranch seasoning blend. A crunchy snack perfect for parties or everyday munching.
Ingredients
- 4 cups corn Chex cereal
- 4 cups rice Chex cereal
- 2 cups mini pretzels
- 2 cups pita chips, lightly crushed
- ½ cup canola or vegetable oil
- 5 tablespoons dill pickle juice
- 2 tablespoons dried dill
- 1-ounce packet dry ranch seasoning and salad dressing mix
Instructions
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the corn Chex, rice Chex, pretzels, and crushed pita chips. Stir to mix evenly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the oil, dill pickle juice, and dried dill until well combined.
- Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients, stirring to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix over the mixture and stir again to ensure all pieces are seasoned.
- Microwave on high for 5 minutes, stopping every minute to stir and scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- Spread the mixture onto a large baking sheet to cool completely.
Notes
- Use gluten-free alternatives to make this mix suitable for gluten-sensitive diets.
- Add red pepper flakes or hot sauce for a spicy variation.
- Incorporate nuts like cashews or almonds for extra crunch and protein.
- Can be baked in the oven at 250°F for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
