Ranch Trail Mix | Cooking With Sandy

mixed nuts

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds provide healthy fats and protein.

cheddar cheese crackers

🥗Healthier: whole grain crackers

💰Cheaper: saltine crackers

Whole grain crackers offer more fiber.

ranch seasoning

🥗Healthier: homemade herb blend

💰Cheaper: store-brand seasoning

Homemade blends can reduce sodium.

Preheat the oven to 250°F.

In a large bowl, combine 3 cups of Corn Chex.

Add 3 cups of Rice Chex to the bowl.

Add 2 cups of pretzels to the bowl.

Add 2 cups of cheese puffs to the bowl.

Add 1 cup of peanuts to the bowl.

In a separate bowl, melt 1 stick of butter.

To the melted butter, add 1 package of ranch seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder. Mix well.

Put on gloves and pour the butter and seasoning mixture over the cereal mixture.

Mix everything together by hand to ensure the butter and seasoning coat all the ingredients evenly.

Transfer the mixture to a baking pan and spread it out evenly.

Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.

Remove from the oven and let cool before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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