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Homemade Baked Chex Mix with Ranch, Spices, and Crackers Recipe

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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 14 cups of Chex Mix, serving about 12 servings

Description

This homemade Chex Mix recipe is a deliciously buttery and crunchy snack with a perfect balance of savory, slightly spicy, and sweet flavors enhanced by ranch seasoning. Baked low and slow, this mix combines corn Chex, mini pretzels, oyster crackers, Cheez-It crackers, and Goldfish crackers to create a delightful party or anytime snack.

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 (1 oz) packets ranch seasoning (dry powder)
  • 4 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Dry Ingredients

  • 5 cups Corn Chex
  • 3 cups mini pretzels
  • 3 cups oyster crackers
  • 3 cups Cheez-It crackers
  • 2 cups Goldfish crackers

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 225°F (107°C). Line a 13 x 18-inch sheet pan with parchment paper or use two 9 x 13-inch sheet pans, then set aside for later use.
  2. Make Butter Mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together melted butter, ranch dressing mix, light brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne pepper until fully combined. Set this flavor-packed mixture aside.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In an extra-large bowl, mix together the Corn Chex, mini pretzels, oyster crackers, Cheez-It crackers, and Goldfish crackers, ensuring even distribution of each component.
  4. Coat the Mix: Pour the butter and seasoning mixture over the dry ingredients and toss thoroughly to coat everything evenly, ensuring every piece is imbued with the flavorful sauce.
  5. Bake the Mix: Spread the coated mixture in an even layer onto the prepared sheet pan(s). Bake uncovered for 1 hour at 225°F, stirring every 20 minutes to promote even baking and prevent burning, until the mix is crunchy and aromatic.

Notes

  • Store the Chex Mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
  • If stored in a very airtight container such as metal tins lined with parchment paper, it can stay fresh for up to a month.
  • Stirring every 20 minutes during baking is essential for even cooking and preventing burning.
  • You can customize the mix by adding nuts or other types of crackers as preferred.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://cookinginspirations.com/homemade-baked-chex-mix-with-ranch-spices-and-crackers-recipe/