Dill Pickle Chex Mix (Printer-friendly)

A crunchy mix of cereals, pretzels, and bagel chips infused with savory dill pickle seasoning.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

# How To Make It:

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 and prevent burning.
07 - Remove from oven and let cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like a dill pickle and a savory snack had a delicious baby, delivering that tangy punch without any actual pickle juice involved.
  • The whole thing comes together in under an hour, and you'll spend most of that time just letting the oven do the work while the aroma fills your kitchen.
  • One batch disappears faster than you'd expect, making it perfect for potlucks where people keep sneaking handfuls when they think no one's looking.
02 -
  • Stirring every 15 minutes isn't optional if you want even cooking and crisping, because the outer edges brown faster than the center pieces and you'll end up with some burnt bits if you skip this step.
  • The snack mix will seem slightly soft when you first pull it from the oven, but it firms up as it cools, so resist the urge to bake it longer thinking it's not done.
  • Store this in an airtight container or it absorbs moisture from the air and loses its signature crunch within a couple of days.
03 -
  • Make a batch of homemade dill pickle seasoning blend when you have time and store it in a small jar, so future batches come together even faster and taste fresher.
  • If you want to make this dairy-free, melted coconut oil works surprisingly well as a butter substitute and carries the seasoning beautifully without tasting like coconuts.
  • Double or triple this recipe without changing any of the seasonings or bake times, because it scales up perfectly for large gatherings.
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