Everything Ranch Cheese Pretzel Mix (Printable Format)

Crunchy savory mix with tangy ranch, everything bagel seasoning, and cheesy bites—perfect for parties.

# What's Needed:

→ Snack Mix

01 - 2 cups mini pretzels
02 - 1½ cups cheddar cheese crackers
03 - 1 cup roasted salted cashews
04 - 1 cup bite-sized rye chips

→ Seasoning

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

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat 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 powder, everything bagel seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder until thoroughly combined.
04 - Pour the seasoned butter mixture over the snack mix and toss gently until all pieces are evenly coated.
05 - Spread the mixture in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
06 - Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and fragrant.
07 - Let cool completely before serving or storing in an airtight container.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like the best parts of a snack aisle got together and made something better than the sum of their parts.
  • You can make a huge batch in less time than it takes to stream two episodes of anything.
  • It stays crunchy for days, which means you can actually plan ahead instead of panic snacking.
  • The mix of textures keeps your brain interested, bite after bite.
02 -
  • If you skip the parchment paper, you will spend twenty minutes scraping sticky bits off your pan.
  • Stirring halfway through is not optional, the edges toast faster and you will end up with burnt pretzels and pale cashews if you forget.
  • Do not taste it hot, it firms up as it cools and that is when the texture really shines.
03 -
  • Melt your butter in the microwave for fifteen seconds at a time so it does not splatter everywhere.
  • If your everything bagel seasoning has big salt crystals, crush them a little first so the seasoning distributes more evenly.
  • Make a double batch and split it into mason jars, they make great last minute gifts that actually get used.
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