This yummy buffalo pretzel snack mix is perfect for a game day treat, movie night, tailgating, or just when you need a snack attack. This recipe has a lot of versatility because you can make it your own by varying Chex™ flavors, crackers, nuts, or other add-ins.
Preparation Details
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 1 hr
Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 9
Ingredients
- 2 cups crispy rice cereal squares (such as Rice Chex ™)
- 2 cups crispy honey corn cereal squares (such as Honey Nut Chex ™)
- 2 cups mini pretzel twists
- 2 cups Cheddar goldfish crackers
- 1 cup dry roasted peanuts
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup Buffalo sauce (such as Frank’s Red Hot® Wings Sauce)
- 1 ounce dry ranch dressing and seasoning (such as Hidden Valley®)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- sprinkle of sea salt flakes (optional)
Steps
- Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper for easy cleanup, and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine Rice Chex™, Honey Nut Chex™, pretzels, Cheddar crackers, and peanuts.
- Stir butter, Buffalo sauce, ranch mix, and garlic powder together in a bowl. Pour over the snack mix and stir until everything is well coated. Spread mixture in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake in the preheated oven until crisped and golden, about 1 hour, stirring halfway through. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with sea salt flakes, and cool completely before serving.
