September 28, 2023
Review RecipeDill Pickle Chex Mix
Plenty of dill pickle flavors makes this dill pickle Chex mix a crunchy salty snack that will be a hit at your next party.
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You won’t be able to keep your hands out of a bowl of this dill pickle Chex mix – it’s addictive! Crunchy cereal, pretzels, and nuts are coated in an irresistible dill-pickle seasoning that is loaded with maximum flavor.
Check out our pumpkin spice Chex mix and crockpot Chex mix for two more party snacks worth munching on.
Dill Pickle Chex Mix Ingredients
You’ll need:
- 4 cups of corn Chex cereal
- 4 cups of rice Chex cereal
- 1 cup of Corn Nuts
- 1 cup of white cheddar Cheez-its
- 1 cup of bagel chips
- 1 cup of mixed nuts
- 1 cup of pretzels
- 1 packet of dry ranch seasoning mix or homemade ranch seasoning
- 1 tablespoon of freeze-dried dill (or dried dill weed)
- 2 teaspoons of garlic salt
- ⅓ cup of vegetable oil
- ½ cup of dill pickle juice
PRO TIP:
In general, garlic and dill seasonings go well together – if you’d like to buy flavored pretzels, bagel chips, crackers, etc., anything garlic flavored will complement the dill pickle flavoring well. Or simply use plain as we did here.
SUBSTITUTIONS AND ADDITIONS
VEGETABLE OIL: You can also use butter instead of vegetable oil – if you use salted butter, substitute garlic powder instead of garlic salt.
ADD-INS: There are plenty of different mix-ins you can add to this great snack. Tasty substitutions include Cheerios, mini-pretzels, pretzel sticks, oyster crackers, or goldfish crackers.
CHEX: It is up to you which types of Chex cereal you use in this classic recipe. While the recipe calls for a cereal mixture, if you prefer one type or can only get one type at the grocery store, wheat Chex, corn Chex, and rice Chex all work fine, just make sure it adds up to 8 cups.
How To Make This Dill Pickle Chex Mix Recipe
STEP ONE: Preheat the oven to 250°F. Line two full sheet pans (16×24) with parchment paper and set aside.
STEP TWO: In an extra-large bowl, mix cereals, corn nuts, Cheez-its, bagel chips, nuts, and pretzels. Toss to combine.
PRO TIP:
When making a Chex mix, make sure to use your largest mixing bowl.
STEP THREE: In a small bowl, whisk together ranch seasoning, dill, garlic salt, vegetable oil, and pickle juice.
STEP FOUR: Drizzle the seasoning mixture over the Chex mixture, stirring constantly with a rubber spatula to distribute the liquids over as much of the dry mixture as possible.
STEP FIVE: Stir until the seasoning is evenly distributed.
STEP SIX: Spread the Chex mix on the prepared sheet pans, separating all of the pieces as much as possible into a single layer. If you’d like, you can divide the mixture between three sheet pans.
PRO TIP:
Try to lay it out in a single layer as best you can so it can cool and harden once baked and not stick together. If you need to speed up the process, you can put your baking sheets in the refrigerator.
STEP SEVEN: Bake for 30 to 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes until the Chex mix is completely dried and beginning to brown.
STEP EIGHT: Allow the mixture to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.
How To Serve
Dill pickle ranch Chex mix will be a winner and disappear before your eyes when you serve it at your next party. Your guests will love the tangy punch of the pickle flavor. Add cucumber bites and easy pepperoni rolls, and you’ll have a happy crowd.
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Storage
ON THE COUNTER: Store this homemade dill pickle Chex mix recipe in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
IN THE FREEZER: Store homemade Chex mix in an airtight plastic bag and place in the freezer for up to 4 weeks.
This amazing Chex mix tastes just like dill pickles, and once you start nibbling, you won’t be able to stop. Serve this crunchy party snack for your friends, and it will be a sure crowd favorite.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I add other ingredients to this snack?
This Chex party mix is very flexible. Add or omit whichever ingredients you’d like, and it will still be a very tasty treat.
Can I freeze this ranch dill pickle Chex mix recipe?
This easy recipe can be frozen for up to four weeks stored in an airtight container.
Can I store this on the counter or in the fridge?
Homemade Chex mix can be safely stored for up to a week in an airtight container on the counter.
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Dill Pickle Chex Mix
Plenty of dill pickle flavors makes this dill pickle Chex mix a crunchy salty snack that will be a hit at your next party.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 12
Ingredients
- 4 cups corn Chex cereal
- 4 cups rice Chex cereal
- 1 cup Corn Nuts
- 1 cup white cheddar Cheez-its
- 1 cup bagel chips
- 1 cup mixed nuts
- 1 cup pretzels
- 1 packet ranch seasoning, or homemade ranch seasoning
- 1 tablespoon freeze-dried dill, or dried dill
- 2 teaspoons garlic salt
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup dill pickle juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250°F. Line two full sheet pans (16×24) with parchment paper and set aside.
- In an extra-large mixing bowl, combine cereals, Corn nuts, cheez-its, bagel chips, nuts, and pretzels. Toss to combine.
- In a small bowl, whisk together ranch seasoning, dill, garlic salt, vegetable oil, and pickle juice.
- Drizzle the seasoning mixture over the Chex mixture, stirring constantly to distribute the liquids over as much of the dry mixture as possible.
- Stir until the seasoning is evenly distributed.
- Spread the Chex mix on the prepared sheet pans, separating all of the pieces as much as possible into a single layer. If you’d like, you can divide the mixture between three sheet pans.
- Bake for 30 to 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes until the Chex mix is completely dried and beginning to brown.
- Allow the mixture to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
- In general, garlic and dill seasonings go well together – if you’d like to buy flavored pretzels, bagel chips, crackers, etc., anything garlic flavored will complement the dill pickle flavoring well. Or simply use plain as we did here.
- When making a Chex mix, make sure to use your largest mixing bowl.
- Try to lay it out in a single layer as best you can so it can cool and harden once baked and not stick together. If you need to speed up the process, you can put your baking sheets in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Calories: 372kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 1065mg | Potassium: 197mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 601IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 153mg | Iron: 8mg
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