Everything Ranch Cheese Pretzel Mix (Printable)

Crunchy savory mix with ranch, everything bagel seasoning, cheese crackers, pretzels, and cashews for parties.

# Ingredient list:

→ 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

# Cooking steps:

01 - Preheat the 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, everything bagel seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder.
04 - Pour the seasoned butter mixture over the snack mix. 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 comes together in less than 10 minutes of actual work, then the oven does the rest while you clean up or start the party.
  • Every bite has a different texture and flavor, so you never get bored—crunchy pretzels, creamy cashews, sharp cheese crackers, and those nutty rye chips all coated in ranch and everything seasoning.
  • It makes your kitchen smell like a dream, and people always ask if you bought it from some fancy snack shop.
02 -
  • Don't skip the stirring halfway through—I forgot once and ended up with one side perfectly toasted and the other side pale and under seasoned.
  • Let it cool completely before storing or eating, because the coating firms up as it cools and that's when the real crunch magic happens.
03 -
  • Use unsalted butter so you control the saltiness—between the pretzels, cashews, and seasonings, there's already plenty of salt happening.
  • If you want it extra coated, make 1.5 times the butter and seasoning mixture and toss it again halfway through baking for a double hit of flavor.
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