Everything Ranch Cheese Pretzel Mix (Printable Version)

Crunchy, savory mix with tangy ranch, bold everything bagel seasoning, and cheesy bites. Great for parties or anytime snacking.

# What You'll Need:

→ Snack Mix Components

01 - 2 cups mini pretzels
02 - 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese crackers
03 - 1 cup roasted salted cashews
04 - 1 cup bite-sized rye chips

→ Seasoning Blend

05 - 3 tbsp melted unsalted butter
06 - 2 tbsp ranch seasoning powder
07 - 2 tbsp everything bagel seasoning
08 - ½ tsp garlic powder
09 - ¼ tsp onion powder

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 300°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine mini pretzels, cheddar cheese crackers, cashews, and rye chips.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, ranch seasoning, everything bagel seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth.
04 - Pour the seasoned butter mixture over the snack mix. Toss gently until all pieces are evenly coated with the seasoning blend.
05 - Spread the mixture in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring even distribution for consistent toasting.
06 - Bake for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway through the cooking time, until golden brown and fragrant.
07 - Let cool completely on the baking sheet before serving or storing in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The ranch and everything bagel seasoning partnership is the kind of flavor combination that makes you wonder why you havent been doing this forever
  • It comes together in under ten minutes of prep but tastes like something much more involved
  • This mix keeps beautifully for a week, which honestly is impressive because it rarely lasts that long in my house
02 -
  • I learned the hard way that skipping the cooling step means you end up with slightly soft snack mix instead of that satisfying crunch
  • Everything bagel seasoning brands vary wildly in salt content, so taste a piece of cooled mix before adding any extra salt
  • The mixture will still look slightly soft when you pull it from the oven, but it crisps up beautifully as it cools
03 -
  • If your everything bagel seasoning is particularly chunky with large seeds, give it a quick pulse in a mortar and pestle so it distributes more evenly
  • Room temperature ingredients help the butter coating stick better than cold mix-ins straight from the pantry
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