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Parmesan Ranch Snack Mix

Parmesan Ranch Snack Mix: Your New Favorite Game Day Treat

This Parmesan Ranch Snack Mix is a quick and easy recipe that combines crunchy snacks for a delicious game day treat.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Snacks
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup Melted Unsalted Butter Can be substituted with coconut oil for a dairy-free option.
  • 1/2 pack Dry Ranch Seasoning Packet Feel free to adjust for a stronger flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh minced garlic works as a substitute.
Crunchy Ingredients
  • 2/3 cup Cheez-Its Swap with cheese-flavored popcorn for a fun twist.
  • 2/3 cup Goldfish Crackers Any similar shaped cracker works.
  • 2/3 cup Pretzels (Square or mini twists) Consider bugles or tortilla chips for more variety.
  • 2/3 cup Oyster Crackers Mini rice cakes can be used as an alternative.
Flavor Boost
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese (grated, divided) Nutritional yeast can replace it for a vegan option.

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • microwave-safe bowl
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
  2. In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt 1/4 cup of unsalted butter.
  3. Mix in 1/2 pack of dry ranch seasoning and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder until smooth.
  4. Stir in the Cheez-Its, Goldfish crackers, pretzels, and oyster crackers, mixing thoroughly.
  5. Add 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese and gently toss the mixture.
  6. Line a 9x13-inch baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the mixture evenly.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  8. Allow to cool for about 20 minutes before serving, sprinkling remaining Parmesan on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks to maintain crunch.

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