Dill Pickle Chex Mix: A Tangy Snack Sensation Recipe
This Dill Pickle Chex Mix is a tangy, crunchy snack perfect for parties or anytime you crave a flavorful treat. It combines Rice and Corn Chex cereals with pretzels and cashews, all coated in a buttery dill pickle seasoning blend and baked to crispy perfection.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: About 10 cups (serves 8-10) 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 4 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 4 cups Corn Chex cereal
- 2 cups pretzels (mini twists or sticks)
- 1 cup cashews (or any other nut of your choice)
Wet & Seasoning Mix
- 1/4 cup dill pickle juice
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dill weed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon dill pickle seasoning (optional, for extra flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) to prepare for baking the Chex mix evenly and slowly.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mix together Rice Chex, Corn Chex, pretzels, and cashews until well blended for an even distribution of textures.
- Prepare Seasoning Mixture: In a small bowl, whisk melted butter, dill pickle juice, garlic powder, onion powder, dill weed, salt, black pepper, and dill pickle seasoning to create a flavorful coating.
- Coat the Mix: Pour the butter and seasoning mixture over the dry ingredients and gently stir to coat all pieces thoroughly for full flavor coverage.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Spread the coated mixture evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
- Bake the Mix: Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure that the mix cooks evenly without burning and achieves a crispy golden texture.
- Cool Down: Remove from oven once golden and crispy, then let the mix cool completely on the baking sheet to set its crunchiness.
- Store and Serve: Store the cooled Dill Pickle Chex Mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks and enjoy as a tangy, crunchy snack.
Notes
- For extra flavor boost, use the optional dill pickle seasoning along with the dill weed.
- Feel free to substitute cashews with any other nuts such as peanuts or almonds based on preference.
- Stirring every 15 minutes during baking is crucial to avoid burning and ensure even coating and crispness.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness and crunch.
- This mix can be customized by adding other snack elements like cheese crackers or bagel chips.
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