Everything Ranch Cheese Pretzel (Printer-friendly)

Crunchy, savory blend with tangy ranch, bold everything bagel seasoning, and cheesy bites. Ideal for parties or easy snacking.

# What You'll Need:

→ Snack Mix Base

01 - 2 cups mini pretzels
02 - 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese crackers
03 - 1 cup roasted salted cashews
04 - 1 cup bite-sized rye chips

→ Seasoning Blend

05 - 3 tbsp melted unsalted butter
06 - 2 tbsp ranch seasoning powder
07 - 2 tbsp everything bagel seasoning
08 - ½ tsp garlic powder
09 - ¼ tsp 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, everything bagel seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth.
04 - Pour the seasoned butter mixture over the snack mix. Toss gently until all pieces are evenly coated with seasoning.
05 - Spread the mixture in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring even distribution.
06 - Bake for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking, until golden brown and fragrant.
07 - Let cool completely on the baking sheet before serving or transferring to an airtight container for storage.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Transforms basic snack aisle staples into something that tastes like it came from a gourmet food shop
  • The seasoning combo creates that restaurant style flavor bomb people keep asking about
  • Makes a huge batch that stays perfectly crunchy for days, if it lasts that long
02 -
  • Stirring halfway through prevents the pieces on the bottom from getting too dark while others stay pale
  • Cooling completely on the baking sheet instead of a container creates that satisfying crunch we are after
03 -
  • Double the seasoning mixture if you like a heavier coating on your snacks
  • Let the mix cool completely on the baking sheet instead of transferring it immediately for maximum crunch
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