Dill Pickle Chex Mix

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor while reducing saturated fat.

dill pickle seasoning

💰Cheaper: dill weed

Dill weed provides a similar flavor profile at a lower cost.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated cheese blend

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and adds a cheesy flavor.

Preheat the oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit.

In a large bowl, add 8 cups of corn Chex.

Add 2 cups of rye chips to the bowl.

Add 1 cup of pretzel sticks to the bowl.

Add 1 cup of cashew pieces to the bowl.

Carefully mix the ingredients in the bowl to avoid breaking the Chex cereal.

In a small bowl, whisk together the dry ranch seasoning mix and 6 tablespoons of melted butter.

Add 1 tablespoon of dill pickle juice to the mixture in the small bowl.

Add 1 tablespoon of dried dill to the mixture in the small bowl.

Add 1 teaspoon of garlic powder to the mixture in the small bowl and whisk until thoroughly incorporated.

Pour the butter mixture over the Chex mix in the large bowl.

Toss the Chex mix until everything is evenly coated.

Take a large rimmed baking sheet and dump the Chex mix onto it, spreading it out evenly.

Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.

After 1 hour, remove the Chex mix from the oven and transfer it onto parchment paper or aluminum foil to cool completely.

Once cooled, store the Chex mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.

Cooking Techniques

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