Pioneer Woman Garlic Ranch Party Mix

Pioneer Woman’s Garlic Ranch Party Mix is made with buttermilk powder, garlic powder, onion powder, dried chives, dried dill, parsley, oregano, basil, paprika, butter, cereal squares, pretzel sticks, nuts, pita chips, cheese square crackers, and popcorn. This tasty party mix recipe creates a delicious snack that takes about 1 hour to prepare and can serve up to 12 people.

Ingredients Needed:

• Nonstick cooking spray (for the baking sheet)
• 90g buttermilk powder
• 4 teaspoons garlic powder
• 4 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 tablespoon dried chives
• 2 teaspoons dried dill
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 115g (1 stick) salted butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 cup (about 35g) corn cereal squares
• 1 cup (about 35g) rice cereal squares
• 1 cup (about 35g) wheat cereal squares
• 1 cup thin pretzel sticks
• 1 cup salted and roasted mixed nuts
• 1 cup pita chips
• 1 cup bite-sized cheese square crackers
• 10 cups (about 70g) store-bought popped popcorn

How To Make Garlic Ranch Party Mix:

1. Preheat the oven: Preheat to 120°C (250°F). Spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray.
2. Make the spice mix: Whisk together buttermilk powder, garlic powder, onion powder, dried chives, dried dill, dried parsley, dried oregano, dried basil, paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
3. Prepare the butter mixture: In a separate bowl, combine melted butter, light brown sugar, and Dijon mustard until smooth. Set aside.
4. Combine the snack mix: In a large bowl, add the corn cereal squares, rice cereal squares, wheat cereal squares, pretzel sticks, nuts, pita chips, and cheese square crackers. Pour in all but 2 tablespoons of the butter mixture, tossing to coat evenly.
5. Add the spice mix: Sprinkle all but 1 tablespoon of the spice mix over the snack mix. Toss everything together until well coated.
6. Bake the snack mix: Spread the coated mixture onto the baking sheet. Bake for around 50 minutes, stirring every 10-15 minutes, until the mix is toasty and crispy.
7. Mix with popcorn: Once baked, place the popcorn in a large bowl. Toss with the remaining butter mixture and spice mix. Add the toasted snack mix and mix thoroughly.
8. Serve or store: Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Recipe Tips

• Use fresh spices: Make sure your spices are fresh for the best flavor. Old spices lose their taste over time.
• Melt the butter slowly: Melt the butter on low heat to avoid burning. Burnt butter can change the flavor of your mix.
• Stir regularly while baking: Stir the mix every 10-15 minutes during baking to ensure even crisping and prevent any pieces from burning.
• Wait to add the popcorn: Add the popcorn after baking, as it can get soggy if baked with the other ingredients.
• Store in an airtight container: To keep your party mix fresh, store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

How To Store

First, let leftover Garlic Ranch Party Mix cool down to room temperature. Once cooled, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It can stay fresh in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Fact

Serving Size: 1 of 6

• Calories: 183
• Total Fat: 11.1g
• Saturated Fat: 5.8g
• Cholesterol: 22.3mg
• Sodium: 169mg
• Potassium: 166mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 19.2g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.7g
• Sugars: 4.2g
• Protein: 3.8g

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