Ingredients
Chex Cereal: The base for any good Chex Mix Recipe is Chex cereal. You can find it in multiple varieties, such as rice Chex, wheat Chex, and corn Chex. You really can pick whatever kind you like the most and even mix and match. Small Pretzels and Cheese Crackers: This is may pick for this recipe, with Cheez Its being something that any accomplished snacker keeps on hand. But you can really swap either or both of these out for other types of crackers such as goldfish crackers or oyster crackers. I’ve even tried this with bugles, but tend to avoid those as I can’t keep them around long enough to add them to this recipe. Ranch Seasoning Mix: Read more about this below. Melted Butter Worcestershire Sauce
Ranch Dressing Mix
This recipe calls for ranch dressing mix. While you can certainly find a homemade recipe, it is easy to find in the dressing aisle of the grocery store. You can find it as a small packet, but it also comes as a large jar. But I know that not everyone can eat sugar around the holidays. Chex Mix is great for gifting around Christmas time for those friends and family members. I made you this delicious Ranch Chex Mix that is a twist on the original I’m obsessed with! As someone who is an obsessive snacker, I can say that these would be perfect at any holiday party. A great easy snack you can make the day before.
Other Snack Recipes
I love that in addition to giving as a gift around Christmas, this Ranch Chex Mix makes such a great easy holiday party snack. To make this Chex Mix recipe in the slow cooker, cook on high for 2 hours. Be sure to stir the mixture every 20 minutes. This Chex mix can be frozen. Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to three months. As with all recipes, use your best discretion when it comes to leftovers.
Gluten Free: Make sure to double check that the cereal you include is gluten free. Additionally, you should be able to find gluten free crackers and pretzels to make up the other two cups. The packaged ranch mix is gluten free. Dairy Free: Please do not use the packaged ranch mix. Use homemade ranch mix as a substitute. You will lose the buttermilk aspect of ranch, but it will still be delicious. Additionally, swap out the butter for vegan butter.
If you are looking for other easy recipes for a party, check out some of my favorites:
These Taco Pinwheels are super easy and everyone always loves them. My Spinach Dip is one of my very favorites. It’s easy to make, better than the packet, and I could live on it. This Goat Cheese Appetizer is one of my lesser known recipes, but SO GOOD! Delicious and easy to put together!
If you make this Ranch Chex Mix or any of my other recipes, please leave me a comment and let me know what you think!
