Buffalo Pretzel Snack Mix

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This yummy buffalo pretzel snack mix is perfect for a game day treat, movie night, tailgating, or just when you need a snack attack. This recipe has a lot of versatility because you can make it your own by varying Chex™ flavors, crackers, nuts, or other add-ins.

stoneware bowl filled with pretzel, Chex, peanut, goldfish snack mix on a wooden board
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Cool Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
9
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 9 servings

  • 2 cups crispy rice cereal squares (such as Rice Chex™)

  • 2 cups crispy honey corn cereal squares (such as Honey Nut Chex™)

  • 2 cups mini pretzel twists

  • 2 cups Cheddar goldfish crackers

  • 1 cup dry roasted peanuts

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

  • 1/2 cup Buffalo sauce (such as Frank’s Red Hot® Wings Sauce)

  • 1 ounce dry ranch dressing and seasoning (such as Hidden Valley®)

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • sprinkle of sea salt flakes (optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper for easy cleanup, and set aside.

  2. In a large bowl, combine Rice Chex™, Honey Nut Chex™, pretzels, Cheddar crackers, and peanuts.

  3. Stir butter, Buffalo sauce, ranch mix, and garlic powder together in a bowl. Pour over the snack mix and stir until everything is well coated. Spread mixture in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until crisped and golden, about 1 hour, stirring halfway through. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with sea salt flakes, and cool completely before serving.

    Cook’s Note

    The sweet Honey Nut Chex™ provides a nice contrast to the spicy Buffalo sauce. Feel free to substitute other small Cheddar crackers for the Cheddar goldfish. If you make your own ranch seasoning mix, a store-bought packet equals about 2 tablespoons.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

600 Calories
22g Fat
98g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 9
Calories 600
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g 29%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 858mg 37%
Total Carbohydrate 98g 36%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 64g
Protein 9g 19%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 66mg 5%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 290mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.