Ingredients:

  • 6 cups Corn or Rice Chex cereal
  • 2 cups Cheddar cheese crackers
  • 2 cups Mini pretzel twists
  • 2 cups Goldfish or cheese sandwich crackers
  • 2 cups Bugles or rye chips
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tbsp dry ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 225°F (107°C) and line a 13 x 18-inch baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In an extra-large mixing bowl, combine the Chex cereal, cheddar crackers, pretzels, and chips. Toss gently by hand to distribute.
  3. In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the unsalted butter.
  4. Whisk the dry ranch seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper into the hot melted butter until smooth and velvety.
  5. Drizzle the butter mixture over the dry base ingredients and gently fold with a spatula until every piece is glistening and evenly coated.
  6. Spread the mix in a single, even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure uniform toasting. Remove when the mix smells nutty and looks toasted.