Party Mix

This Party Mix Recipe combines crackers, pretzels, Cheez-Its, and the best seasoning blend for an straightforward and seriously satisfying snack.

author’s note

The Graduation Snack I Had to Recreate

At my culinary school graduation, there was a dill-flavored snack mix on all the tables, and I kid you not, I could not stop eating it. It was the best savory snack mix I’d ever had.

I’m usually more of a sweets person when it comes to snack mixes. It is satisfying to white-chocolate-covered cereal mixes and I’m completely obsessed with chocolate-coated popcorn, but eating this throughout graduation had me seriously reconsidering whether sweet or savory wins!

This is my copycat version, and it’s every bit as good as I remember. It’s savory, salty, crunchy, and has the reliable pop of dill. If dill isn’t your thing, you can absolutely leave it out and it’s still SO good. And if you love dill like I do, feel free to add a little extra!

What Goes In This Chex Mix Recipe

Ingredient	Let’s Chat About It
Oyster crackers	These are also called soup crackers and are generally found in the cracker aisle at the grocery store, usually near the saltines.
Mini pretzels & mini saltines	I’m SO into the mini versions of these! They’re not only cute, they also blend into the mix better so you get more even-sized bites.
Cheez-Its	Regular Cheez-Its work great here, and they’re the reliable size to match the mini saltines!
Ranch seasoning & freeze-dried dill	Start with less dill and add more to taste. Freeze-dried dill gives the best flavor here.
Vegetable oil	I prefer using oil over butter because the mix ends up more crispy and crunchy!

How To Make This Chex Mix Recipe

1. Mix the base: Combine the cereal, pretzels, cheese crackers, and nuts.
2. Whisk the seasoned butter: Melt butter, mix in Worcestershire and spices.
3. Coat everything well: Drizzle slowly while tossing so every piece gets flavor.
4. Bake low and slow: Spread on a big sheet pan and bake at 250 for one hour.
5. Cool completely: This step keeps everything crisp and crunchy.

Quick Tip

Use (this) 15×21 inch sheet pan to bake all of this snack mix on one tray. This massive sheet pan is a game changer–less dishes is always a win in my book!

Storage

This chex mix recipe tastes best served within 2-3 days of making it, but it can be stored (at room temperature, in an air-tight container) for up to 2 weeks.

To freeze: pour completely cooled mix into airtight bags or containers and freeze for up to 3 months. serve while it is hot once thawed.

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Ingredients

• 2 cups oyster crackers
• 1 cup mini pretzels
• 1 cup mini saltines
• 2 cups Cheez-Its
• 1 (1-ounce) packet ranch seasoning (see note 1)
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 up to 3 teaspoons freeze-dried dill (see note 2)

Method

1. Heat oven to 250°F.
2. Add oyster crackers, pretzels, saltines, and Cheez-Its to a large bowl. Drizzle on oil and sprinkle ranch seasoning and dill over the top. Use a spatula to toss thoroughly until everything is evenly and well coated.
3. Spread the mixture in an even layer on the prepared sheet pan, making sure the ingredients aren’t overlapping.
4. Bake for 15 minutes, toss well, then bake for another 5–10 minutes, or until the mixture is dry and crisp.
5. Remove from the oven and let cool completely on the pan. The mix will continue to crisp as it cools.