Cheesy Ranch Chex Mix

Prep time: 15 min
Servings: 26
Yield: 26 servings

Description

This ranch Chex Mix snack is easy to make in the microwave with butter, cereal, pretzels, and crackers mixed with Parmesan cheese and dressing mix.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
9 cups Corn Chex(r), Rice Chex(r) or Wheat Chex(r) cereal (or combination)
2 cups bite-size pretzel twists
2 cups bite-size cheese crackers
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing and seasoning mix

Directions

1 Place butter in a large microwave-safe bowl. Cook uncovered in the microwave on high until melted, about 30 seconds.
2 Stir cereal, pretzel twists, and crackers into melted butter until evenly coated. Stir in cheese and dressing mix until evenly coated. Cook uncovered in the microwave on high for 3 minutes, stirring each minute.
3 Spread cereal mixture on waxed paper or aluminum foil and allow to cool, about 15 minutes. Store in an airtight container.