Cheez-It Snack Mix

Cheez-It Snack Mix is the ultimate party snack mix made with Cheez-It crackers, salty pretzels and mixed nuts with a tasty garlic ranch seasoning. Easy to make ahead to feed a crowd.

We make a batch of Alabama Fire Crackers almost every week, they are so spicy and downright addictive. I decided to switch it up this week with Cheez-It snack crackers, pretzels and mixed nuts. I am skipping the super spicy red pepper flakes and keeping this version on the mild side.

Ingredients For Cheez-It Snack Mix

• Cheez-It Crackers – we are using the cheddar version, white cheddar or your favorite variety will work.
• Pretzels – Pretzel twists, pretzel sticks or nuggets will work.
• Mixed Nuts – Roasted, salted mixed nuts or unsalted.
• Avocado Oil – Substitute vegetable oil if preferred.
• Ranch Dressing Mix – The dry powder seasoning.
• Dried Onion Flakes – Adds delicious flavor to the snack mix.
• Granulated Garlic – For the bold garlic flavor.
• Black Pepper – Adds a little spice to the seasoning mix.
• Cayenne Pepper – Adds an extra spicy kick without making the snack mix too spicy.

Step-By-Step Directions for Party Snack Mix

1. Add Cheez-Its, pretzels and nuts to a large mixing bowl.

2. In another bowl, combine oil, ranch dressing mix, onion flakes, garlic, black pepper and cayenne pepper.

3. Pour the dressing mix over the cracker mixture and toss until evenly coated. If your bowl is not quite big enough, pour onto sheet pans and toss until well coated.

4. Spread onto 2 rimmed sheet pans.

5. Bake each pan for 15 minutes.
6. Remove from oven and cool on the pan.
7. Store cooled snack mix in an airtight container at room temperature up to 2 weeks.

Recipe Notes and Variations

• Make it Spicy – Add 2 tablespoons of chili flakes.
• Nuts – Skip the nuts or use any variety that you like. Peanuts, cashews, pecans or walnuts are great options. Add extra pretzels, Chex cereal or oyster crackers in place of the nuts if desired.
• Homemade Gift – Cheez It Snack Mix is a great addition to holiday baskets, as a hostess gift or party favor.

More Tasty Snack Mixes to Try

• Cajun Chex Mix is a favorite party mix for game day, cookouts or holiday gatherings.
• Spicy Chex Mix has crunchy cereal, pretzels and oyster crackers with a spicy garlic ranch seasoning that everyone loves.
• Candied Walnuts and Candied Pecans are so easy to make and are always a great addition to any snack table.

Make a batch of this homemade Cheez-It Snack Mix to have on hand for all of your snack time cravings or bag it up and share it for a tasty homemade gift.

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