Description
A bold and crunchy Buffalo Ranch Snack Mix featuring pretzels, crackers, cereal, and nuts tossed in a zesty buffalo‑ranch butter coating and baked to golden perfection—perfect for snacking, parties, or game day.
Ingredients
- 2 cups mini pretzels
- 2 cups cheddar crackers (e.g., cheese squares or Goldfish)
- 2 cups rice or corn cereal squares
- 1 cup roasted peanuts or mixed nuts
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp buffalo sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot)
- 2 tbsp dry ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine pretzels, cheddar crackers, cereal squares, and nuts.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together melted butter, buffalo sauce, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Pour the buffalo‑ranch mixture over the dry ingredients and toss until evenly coated.
- Spread mixture in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to promote even crisping.
- Once crunchy and dry, remove from oven and let cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- Mix in popcorn, bagel chips, or tortilla chips for extra crunch.
- Add freshly grated Parmesan cheese after baking for cheesy flavor.
- Use spicy ranch seasoning or add cayenne pepper to boost the heat.
- For a sweet‑and‑spicy variation, include honey‑roasted nuts.
- To make it gluten‑free, use gluten‑free crackers, pretzels, cereal, and ranch seasoning.
- You can also make small batches in an air fryer—300°F (150°C) for 10–12 minutes, shaking halfway.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
