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Savory Ranch Trail Mix (Quick Homemade Party Snack Idea)
Amanda Peterson

Savory Ranch Trail Mix

This Savory Ranch Trail Mix is the quintessential party snack, perfectly bridging the gap between nostalgic comfort and bold, zesty flavor. It features a satisfying blend of crunchy pretzels, cereal, and corn snacks, all tossed in a rich, buttery ranch coating that is toasted to golden perfection in the oven. It is an ideal, pork-free, and alcohol-free crowd-pleaser for game days, movie nights, or a quick snack to keep in your pantry throughout the week.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Uncategorized
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups mini pretzels
  • 2 cups Bugles (corn snacks)
  • 2 cups Rice Chex cereal
  • 1 cup Goldfish crackers
  • 1 cup Cheerios
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 packets dry ranch dressing mix

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mini pretzels, Bugles, Rice Chex, Goldfish crackers, and Cheerios.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter and dry ranch dressing mix until smooth.
  4. Pour the butter and ranch mixture over the dry ingredients.
  5. Using a large spatula, fold the ingredients gently until evenly coated.
  6. Spread the mixture onto a large baking sheet in a single layer.
  7. Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even toasting.
  8. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely before serving or storing.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks. For a macro-friendly twist, try substituting standard crackers with whole-grain or sourdough alternatives. You can also mix in almonds or pumpkin seeds to boost the protein and healthy fat content.