Everything Ranch Cheese Pretzel Mix (Print View)

Crunchy savory mix with ranch, everything bagel seasoning, and cheese—perfect for parties or snacking anytime.

# Components:

→ Snack Mix

01 - 2 cups mini pretzels
02 - 1.5 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 - 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 0.25 teaspoon onion powder

# Directions:

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 powder, everything bagel seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder until fully incorporated.
04 - Pour the seasoned butter mixture over the snack blend. 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 to 25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown and fragrant.
07 - Let cool completely before serving or storing in an airtight container.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like someone spent hours planning flavor layers, but you're done in 35 minutes flat.
  • Every single bite has something different—crunch, cheese, salt, and those bagel-seasoned moments that catch you off guard.
  • People always ask for the recipe, and you get to drop the mic moment when you say it's just three ingredients tossed together.
02 -
  • Don't skip the cooling step or you'll end up with chewy pieces instead of that satisfying crunch that makes this special.
  • Stir halfway through baking—I learned this the hard way when one batch had perfectly golden pieces next to pale, sad ones.
  • Taste a single piece before storing to make sure the seasoning levels work for you, because oven-toasted flavors intensify as things cool.
03 -
  • Toast your nuts separately for two minutes before mixing if you want them extra crispy and aromatic—it's an extra step that changes everything.
  • Make this the day before you need it so flavors meld overnight and the seasoning becomes even more rounded and complex.
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