Tangy Dill Pickle Chex Mix (Print View)

A tangy blend of Chex cereals, pretzels, and bagel chips seasoned with dill pickle spice for crunchy enjoyment.

# Components:

→ Cereals & Crunchy Mix

01 - 2 cups Rice Chex cereal
02 - 2 cups Corn Chex cereal
03 - 1 cup mini pretzel twists
04 - 1 cup bagel chips, broken into bite-sized pieces

→ Seasoning

05 - 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
06 - 2 tablespoons dill pickle seasoning
07 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
09 - 1 tablespoon dried dill weed
10 - 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 250°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the Rice Chex, Corn Chex, pretzels, and bagel chips.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, dill pickle seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, dill weed, and salt until fully blended.
04 - Pour the seasoned butter over the cereal mixture. Gently toss with a spatula until all pieces are evenly coated.
05 - Spread the mixture in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
06 - Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even crisping.
07 - Remove from oven and let cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like you spent hours making it, but honestly takes about ten minutes of hands-on work.
  • The dill pickle flavor hits in a way that makes people ask for the recipe immediately after trying it.
  • You can make a huge batch and it keeps for days in an airtight container, unlike most homemade snacks.
02 -
  • Stir every 15 minutes without fail, because the edges brown faster than the center and you'll end up with some burnt pieces if you forget.
  • Let it cool completely or you'll have an oily clump instead of individual crispy pieces, which I learned the hard way during my first attempt.
03 -
  • Use a low oven temperature so the seasoning toasts gently instead of burning while the cereal crisps, which is the difference between delicious and bitter.
  • Weigh your ingredients if you have a scale, because packing a measuring cup changes the amount dramatically and affects how the seasoning coats everything.
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