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.
Ingredients
- 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: 2 cups
- dry roasted peanuts: 1 cup
- unsalted butter: 0.5 cup (melted)
- Buffalo sauce (such as Frank’s Red Hot® Wings Sauce): 0.5 cup
- dry ranch dressing and seasoning (such as Hidden Valley®): 1 oz
- garlic powder: 1 tsp
- sprinkle of sea salt flakes: (optional)
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Stages of cooking
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Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper for easy cleanup, and set aside.
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In a large bowl, combine Rice Chex™, Honey Nut Chex™, pretzels, Cheddar crackers, and peanuts.
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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.
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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. Cook’s Note The sweet Honey Nut Chex™ provides a nice contrast to the spicy Buffalo sauce. Feel free to substitute other small Cheddar crackers for the Cheddar goldfish. If you make your own ranch seasoning mix, a store-bought packet equals about 2 tablespoons.
