The Best Spicy Ranch Snack Mix

This spicy ranch snack mix with oyster crackers, cheese crackers, pretzels, white cheddar popcorn, and homemade ranch seasoning is about to be your new fave for a party! It’s cheesy, a bit spicy, and beyond easy to whip up in literally just 10 minutes. I love making this snack for game nights, house parties, holidays, and long road trips. Grab a handful and let’s get into it!

Author: Sunday Table

Meal Type: Fish Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Servings: 12 servings

Calories: 583 kcal per serving

Ingredients

2 cups - corn cereal
1 cup - salted roasted peanuts
2 cups - pretzel chips
2 cups - cheese crackers
1 ½ cups - oyster crackers
½ cup - unsalted butter
1 batch - ranch seasoning
4 cups - white cheddar popcorn

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 250°F (121°C). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
Then, pour the corn cereal, peanuts, pretzel chips, cheese crackers, oyster crackers, and mini cheese cracker sandwiches on the prepared sheet pan. Mix together.
Next, add the butter to a small saucepan. Melt the butter over medium low heat. Or, add the butter to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave the butter for 30 seconds at a time, until melted.
Pour the melted butter evenly over the snack mix. Then, sprinkle half of the spicy ranch seasoning over the snack mix. Gently stir until the crackers are evenly coated in the seasoning. Try a cracker or two and add more spicy ranch seasoning and Kosher salt, to taste.
Bake the snack mix for 20-25 minutes, tossing halfway through, until the crackers are dry to the touch and crisp. Right out of the oven, add the white cheddar popcorn and gently stir the snack mix to combine. The residual heat will help any loose seasoning stick to the popcorn.
Let the snack mix cool completely. Then, store the cooled mix in an airtight container or zipper bag. Enjoy!

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