How to Make Ranch Cheesy Chex™ Mix

ranch seasoning

🥗Healthier: homemade ranch mix

💰Cheaper: Italian seasoning

Homemade mix can reduce preservatives and costs.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil offers healthier fats.

Chex cereal

🥗Healthier: gluten-free Chex

💰Cheaper: generic brand cereal

Generic brands often cost less.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated cheddar

Nutritional yeast is a lower-calorie alternative.

Preheat oven to 225°F.

Line a 13 x 18-inch sheet pan with parchment paper (or two 9 x 13-inch sheet pans); set aside.

In a medium bowl, whisk together butter, ranch dressing mix, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne pepper. Set aside.

In an extra large bowl, combine Corn Chex, mini pretzels, oyster crackers, cheese crackers, and goldfish.

Pour butter mixture on top of Chex Mix mixture and toss to coat well.

Spread in an even layer on prepared cookie sheet and bake for 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes.

Let cool and serve or store in an airtight container for up to a week.

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