This Party Mix Recipe combines crackers, pretzels, Cheez-Its, and the best seasoning blend for an easy and seriously delicious snack.
author’s note
The Graduation Snack I Had to Recreate
At my culinary school graduation, there was a dill-flavored snack mix on all the tables, and I kid you not, I could not stop eating it. It was the best savory snack mix I’d ever had.
I’m usually more of a sweets person when it comes to snack mixes. I love white-chocolate-covered cereal mixes and I’m completely obsessed with chocolate-coated popcorn, but eating this throughout graduation had me seriously reconsidering whether sweet or savory wins!
This party mix recipe is my copycat version, and it’s every bit as good as I remember. It’s savory, salty, crunchy, and has the perfect pop of dill. If dill isn’t your thing, you can absolutely leave it out and it’s still SO good. And if you love dill like I do, feel free to add a little extra!
What Goes In This Chex Mix Recipe
| Ingredient | Let’s Chat About It |
|---|---|
| Oyster crackers | These are also called soup crackers and are generally found in the cracker aisle at the grocery store, usually near the saltines. |
| Mini pretzels & mini saltines | I’m SO into the mini versions of these! They’re not only cute, they also blend into the mix better so you get more even-sized bites. |
| Cheez-Its | Regular Cheez-Its work great here, and they’re the perfect size to match the mini saltines! |
| Ranch seasoning & freeze-dried dill | Start with less dill and add more to taste. IMO, freeze-dried dill gives the best flavor in this party mix recipe. |
| Vegetable oil | I prefer using oil over butter because I find this mix turns out crispier and crunchier! |
How To Make This Party Mix Recipe
- Prep: Preheat oven to 250°F and line a large sheet pan.
- Combine: Add everything to a large bowl and toss until evenly coated.
- Spread: Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and spread into an even layer.
- Bake: Bake for 15 minutes, toss, and bake another 5–10 minutes until dry and crisp.
- Cool: Let cool completely on the pan before serving or storing.
Storage
Let the party mix cool completely, then store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. I also love packaging it up in these containers or these containers, then adding this cute graphic to sticker paper using this website.
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Party Mix Recipe
Equipment
- Rimmed sheet pan
Ingredients
- 2 cups oyster crackers
- 1 cup mini pretzels
- 1 cup mini saltines
- 2 cups Cheez-Its
- 1 (1-ounce) packet ranch seasoning see note 1
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 up to 3 teaspoons freeze-dried dill see note 2
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250°F.
- Add oyster crackers, pretzels, saltines, and Cheez-Its to a large bowl. Drizzle on oil and sprinkle ranch seasoning and dill over the top. Use a spatula to toss thoroughly until everything is evenly and well coated.
- Spread the mixture in an even layer on the prepared sheet pan, making sure the ingredients aren’t overlapping.
- Bake for 15 minutes, toss well, then bake for another 5–10 minutes, or until the mixture is dry and crisp.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely on the pan. The mix will continue to crisp as it cools.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
