Description
Dill pickle snack mix delight combines zesty pickles with crunchy crackers and savory seasonings. Salty, tangy flavors dance together, inviting you to enjoy this addictive midwest-inspired treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (50 grams) dill pickle chips, chopped
- 1 cup (150 grams) roasted peanuts or favorite nut
- 2 cups (100 grams) pretzel sticks
- 3 cups (255 grams) Chex cereal (any variety)
- ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) dill pickle juice
- 1 tsp (5 grams) garlic powder
- 1 tsp (5 grams) onion powder
- 1 tsp (5 grams) dill weed
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Warm the oven to 250°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, creating a non-stick surface for even toasting.
- Mixing Base: Combine Chex cereal, pretzel sticks, roasted peanuts, and dill pickle chips in a large mixing bowl, blending the dry ingredients to create a uniform foundation for the snack.
- Seasoning Blend: Whisk melted butter, dill pickle juice, garlic powder, onion powder, dill weed, and salt into a vibrant, flavor-packed liquid that will transform the mix into a tangy sensation.
- Coating Process: Pour the seasoning over the dry ingredients, using a spatula to meticulously coat every morsel, ensuring each piece is thoroughly saturated with the zesty, herbaceous mixture.
- Baking and Toasting: Spread the seasoned mixture in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, then bake for 30-40 minutes. Stir and rotate every 10 minutes to promote even toasting and prevent burning, developing a perfect golden crispness.
- Cooling and Serving: Remove from the oven and let the mix cool completely on the baking sheet, allowing it to become extra crisp. Break apart any clusters and serve as an irresistible, crunchy snack.
Notes
- Optimize Oven Temperature: Use a low 250°F setting to gently toast without burning, ensuring a perfect crispy texture.
- Coat Thoroughly: Mix seasoning completely, guaranteeing each ingredient is evenly saturated for consistent flavor in every bite.
- Stir Regularly: Rotate the mix every 10 minutes during baking to prevent burning and achieve uniform golden-brown crispness.
- Cool Completely: Let the snack mix rest on the baking sheet after baking to develop maximum crunchiness and enhance overall texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg