Description
This Buffalo Ranch Snack Mix is a flavorful, crunchy party favorite combining Bugles, pretzels, Cheez-It crackers, cashews, and a spicy, tangy buffalo ranch coating. Perfect for snacking or entertaining, it’s easy to make with a quick bake to lock in the bold flavors and crispness.
Ingredients
Scale
Snack Mix
- 1 (7.5-oz) bag Bugles corn snacks
- 1 (7.5-oz) bag Nacho Bugles corn snacks
- 1 (8-oz) bag Pretzel Goldfish crackers
- 1 (16-oz) box Cheez-It crackers
- 1 (8.5-oz) can cashews
Buffalo Ranch Coating
- 1 (1-oz) package ranch dressing mix
- ¼ cup buffalo wing sauce
- â…” cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 250ºF (120ºC) to prepare for baking the snack mix.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In the largest bowl available (or two large bowls), add the Bugles, Nacho Bugles, Pretzel Goldfish crackers, Cheez-It crackers, and cashews. Stir to combine evenly.
- Mix Coating: In a separate bowl, whisk together the ranch dressing mix, buffalo wing sauce, and vegetable oil until well blended.
- Toss Snack Mix: Pour the buffalo ranch mixture over the dry snack mix. Toss thoroughly to ensure every piece is coated evenly with the flavorful sauce.
- Spread on Baking Sheets: Transfer the coated snack mix onto one or two large rimmed baking sheets, spreading them out evenly to allow for uniform baking.
- Bake the Mix: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring halfway through the cooking time to promote even crisping and flavor distribution.
- Cool and Store: Remove the snack mix from the oven and let cool completely. Store in an airtight container to keep the mix fresh and crunchy.
Notes
- Use rimmed baking sheets to prevent the snack mix from spilling during baking.
- Stir halfway through baking to ensure even crispness and prevent burning.
- Allow the mix to cool completely before storing to maintain crunchiness.
- You can adjust the amount of buffalo wing sauce based on your spice preference.
- This snack mix is great for parties, game days, or casual snacking.
