Homemade Cheez-It Ranch Snack Mix

Homemade ranch cheez-it snack mix on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

5 from 2 votes

Homemade Cheez-It Ranch Snack Mix

This snack mix is a buttery, oven-baked party snack made with Cheez-Its, Goldfish, pretzels, and oyster crackers. Perfect for game day, holidays, or make-ahead snacking.

Prep Time5

Cook Time1

Total Time1 5

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Crackers, Holiday, Party, Sheet Pan, Snack

Servings: 1/2 cup servings

Author: Carolyn Stilwell

Equipment

Half Sheet Pan

Ingredients

3 cups Cheez-It Crackers
3 cups Mini Pretzel Twists
2 cups Goldfish Crackers
1 cup Oyster Crackers
½ cup Unsalted Butter melted
1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
1 ounce Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning Mix
1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
⅛ teaspoon Cayenne

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Instructions

Prep: Preheat the oven to 250°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Add the Cheez-Its, Goldfish, pretzels, and oyster crackers to a large bowl and gently toss to combine.
Season: In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, ranch seasoning, sugar, garlic powder, and cayenne until fully combined.
Coat: Pour the seasoned butter mixture over the crackers and toss well until everything is evenly coated.
Bake: Spread the snack mix into an even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes, until dry, evenly toasted, and crisp.
Cool: Remove from the oven and let cool completely on the baking sheet. The snack mix will continue to crisp as it cools.

Notes

Bake Time: Bake until the snack mix is dry and crisp, usually about 1 hour. Ovens vary, so if the mix still feels slightly soft after 45 minutes, continue baking and stirring every 15 minutes until evenly toasted.
Stirring Matters: Stirring every 15 minutes is key for even coating and crisping. Make sure to scrape the bottom of the pan so nothing sticks or browns too quickly.
Pan Size: Use a large rimmed baking sheet so the snack mix can spread into an even layer. If your pan is crowded, divide the mix between two pans to help it bake evenly.
Cooling: Let the snack mix cool completely on the baking sheet. It will continue to crisp as it cools, so avoid transferring it while warm.
Heat Level: This snack mix has a subtle kick from the cayenne. For a milder version, reduce or omit the cayenne. For more heat, add an extra pinch or a little red pepper flakes.
Ingredient Adjustments: This recipe uses about 9 cups of crackers total. You can swap in different crackers or adjust the ratios, just be sure the total amount stays close to 9 cups so the seasoning and butter stay balanced.
Scaling: This snack mix can easily be doubled or halved. If making a larger batch, use a large roasting pan or divide the mix between two baking sheets so it can bake in an even layer.
Storage: Store completely cooled snack mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. If it softens, spread it on a baking sheet and reheat at 250°F for 5–10 minutes to crisp it back up.

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