Ingredients
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- 4 cups mini pretzels or pretzel sticks
- 4 cups plain cereal squares
- 2 cups cheese crackers
- 2 cups mixed nuts (or roasted pumpkin/sunflower seeds for nut-free)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter or olive oil
- 1 packet dry ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: garlic powder, smoked paprika, or cayenne pepper for extra flavor
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine pretzels, cereal squares, cheese crackers, and nuts/seeds.
- Melt butter or warm olive oil, then stir in ranch seasoning until smooth.
- Pour the ranch mixture over the dry ingredients, tossing to coat evenly.
- Spread the coated mix on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
- In the last 10 minutes of baking, sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan and stir.
- Remove from oven and cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
Notes
For maximum flavor, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese and stir frequently during baking. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg