Ingredients
To whip up this crave-worthy Dill Pickle Chex Mix, you’ll need:
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3 cups Chex cereal (corn, rice, or wheat)
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2 cups pretzel sticks
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1 cup roasted peanuts (or cashews, almonds, or a mix)
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1 cup dill pickle chips, chopped into bite-sized pieces
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½ cup unsalted butter, melted
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2 tablespoons dill pickle juice (from the jar)
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon dried dill weed
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Salt, to taste (optional, depending on your ingredients’ salt levels)
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
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Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine Chex cereal, pretzel sticks, peanuts, and chopped dill pickle chips. Give them a gentle toss to evenly distribute.
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Create the dill butter mixture: In a small bowl or saucepan, mix together the melted butter, dill pickle juice, garlic powder, onion powder, and dill weed. Stir well until fully blended.
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Coat the mix: Pour the dill butter mixture over your Chex mixture and toss gently but thoroughly to ensure every piece is coated in that delicious pickle flavor.
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Bake low and slow: Spread the mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to avoid burning and to promote even crisping.
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Cool & serve: Remove from the oven and let the mix cool completely. It will crisp up as it cools. Once cool, taste and add additional salt if desired.
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Store or serve: Transfer to an airtight container for up to a week (though it’s rarely around that long!).
Notes
The magic of this Dill Pickle Chex Mix lies in the balance between savory and sour. The briny pickle juice pairs beautifully with the richness of the butter and the earthiness of the nuts, while the cereal and pretzels give you the satisfying crunch that keeps your hand reaching back in the bowl. It’s a snack that feels indulgent but homemade and wholesome.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Protein: 5g