Description
Delve into the delightful world of homemade snacks with the “Dilly Delight Snack Mix.” This recipe merges the tangy sharpness of dill pickles with the pleasant textures of Chex cereal, pretzels, and crunchy nuts. Whether you’re gearing up for game day or settling in for a movie marathon, this zesty concoction promises to be a crowd-pleaser. Let’s get started on creating this easy-to-make, flavorful snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups Chex cereal (any variety)
- 2 cups pretzel sticks
- 1 cup roasted peanuts or your favorite nut
- 1 cup dill pickle chips, chopped
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp dill pickle juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dill weed
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Start by preheating your oven to 250F (120C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to help with easy cleanup later.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the Chex cereal, pretzel sticks, roasted peanuts, and chopped dill pickle chips until well combined.
- Create Flavor Coating: In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, dill pickle juice, garlic powder, onion powder, dill weed, and salt until the mixture is smooth.
- Combine and Coat: Pour the butter mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until everything is evenly coated with the seasoning mix.
- Bake: Spread the snack mix out in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Place in the oven and bake for 30-40 minutes, making sure to stir every 10 minutes to ensure even baking and crispiness.
- Cool and Store: Once baked, remove the snack mix from the oven and allow it to cool completely on the baking sheet. Transfer to an airtight container for storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes