Cheesy Chex Party Mix

A few years ago I went duck pin bowling with Chandler and his family, and somewhere between the bumpers and the scorekeeping, my entire focus shifted to the snack mix they were handing out for free at the counter. I am not exaggerating when I say it might as well have fallen straight from the heavens. It was salty, buttery, ranchy, and completely addictive in a way that made it very hard to care about my bowling score. I knew the second I got home I had to figure out how to recreate it.

After a little trial and error in the kitchen, I landed on this version and honestly I think it might even be better than the original. The base is a mix of Chex cereal, goldfish crackers, oyster crackers, and pretzels, which gives you the most satisfying combination of textures in every single handful. Some bites are crunchy, some are a little airy, some have that perfect pretzel chew, and all of it is coated in a buttery, herby ranch seasoning blend that ties everything together beautifully.

The best part about this recipe is how low effort it actually is. You toss everything together, coat it in the seasoning mixture, spread it on a baking sheet, and let the oven do the rest. The baking step is what takes it from good to great because it toasts everything just enough to bring out a deep, savory flavor and lock in that crunch. Your whole house is going to smell incredible while it bakes, which is honestly half the fun.

This snack mix is one of those things that works for every occasion. Game day, holiday gatherings, road trips, movie nights, a neighborhood get together, or just a bowl sitting on the counter that slowly disappears throughout the week. Make a big batch because it goes fast, and do not say I didn’t warn you.

Cheesy Chex Party Mix

A bold, buttery, ranch seasoned snack mix made with Chex cereal, pretzels, oyster crackers, and goldfish crackers. Toss it together in minutes, bake until golden and crispy, and you've got a crowd pleasing party snack that's impossible to stop eating. Perfect for game day, holidays, road trips, or anytime you need a big batch snack that everyone loves.

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Prep Time 7 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Servings 8

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups wheat chex
• 2 cups dots pretzels or other pretzels
• 2 cups goldfish I use mini
• 1 cup oyster crackers I also used the mini ones
• 6 Tbs butter melted
• 1 tsp ground mustard powder
• 2 tsp dried parsley
• 1 packet ranch dressing mix
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

 

• Combine chex, pretzels, goldfish and crackers in a large bowl.
• Drizzle melted butter over the mixture and sprinkle seasonings and cheese on top.
• Toss to combine.
• Spread out the mix on a large baking sheet and bake for 20-30 min on 300F.
• Let cool. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

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