Description
Spicy dill pickle Chex mix delivers a tangy snack experience that combines classic crunch with zesty seasoning. Home cooks can quickly craft this addictive treat with simple pantry ingredients and a bold flavor profile perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups rice Chex cereal
- 2 cups pretzel twists or sticks
- 2 cups bagel chips or rye chips
- 4 tbsps (¼ cup) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 oz ranch seasoning mix
- 2 tbsps dried dill weed
- 2 tbsps dill pickle juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Preparation Setup: Preheat oven to 250F (120C), positioning rack in center for uniform roasting and optimal flavor development.
- Base Mixture: Combine Rice Chex, pretzels, and bagel chips in a generously sized mixing bowl, creating a diverse textural landscape for the seasoning to embrace.
- Seasoning Fusion: Whisk melted butter with ranch powder, dried dill, pickle juice, garlic powder, and onion powder until harmoniously blended, forming a vibrant and aromatic coating.
- Coating Process: Pour seasoning over dry ingredients, meticulously tossing to ensure comprehensive and even distribution, guaranteeing each element is lavishly dressed.
- Baking Configuration: Spread seasoned mixture across a parchment-lined baking sheet in an even, breathable layer to facilitate consistent roasting and crisp development.
- Roasting Technique: Bake for 45 minutes, intermittently stirring every 15 minutes to promote uniform browning and prevent potential burning, rotating the sheet for balanced crispness.
- Cooling and Preservation: Allow mix to cool completely at room temperature, enabling seasonings to solidify and flavors to intensify, then transfer to an airtight container for extended crunchiness.
Notes
- Precise Temperature Control: Maintain a low 250F (120C) to prevent burning and ensure even, slow roasting that develops complex flavors without scorching ingredients.
- Even Seasoning Technique: Use gentle folding and tossing motions to guarantee every piece receives an equal distribution of zesty dill pickle seasoning, preventing flavor clumping.
- Strategic Stirring Method: Rotate the mix every 15 minutes during baking to create uniform crispness and prevent potential burning on specific areas of the baking sheet.
- Smart Storage Strategy: Cool the mix completely before storing in an airtight container to lock in crunchiness and prevent moisture from compromising the snack’s texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg