Description
A crunchy and tangy dill pickle Chex mix recipe that is easy to make and perfect for snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups corn Chex cereal
- 4 cups rice Chex cereal
- 2 cups mini pretzels
- 2 cups pita chips, lightly crushed (bagel chips may be substituted)
- ½ cup canola or vegetable oil
- 5 tablespoons dill pickle juice
- 2 tablespoons dried dill (adjust to taste)
- 1-ounce packet dry ranch seasoning and salad dressing mix
Instructions
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the corn Chex, rice Chex, pretzels, and crushed pita chips. Stir to mix evenly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the oil, dill pickle juice, and dried dill until well combined.
- Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients, stirring to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix over the mixture and stir again to ensure all pieces are seasoned.
- Microwave on high for 5 minutes, stopping every minute to stir and scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- Spread the mixture onto a large baking sheet to cool completely.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free pretzels and pita chips.
- Add red pepper flakes or hot sauce for a spicy kick.
- Incorporate nuts like cashews or almonds for added protein.
- Substitute fresh dill with about three times the amount of dried dill.
- Can be baked in the oven at 250°F (120°C) for about 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Ensure vegan ingredients are used for a vegan version.
- Prep Time: 1 minute
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack Mix
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/12th of the mix