Description
Spicy Buffalo Ranch Chex Mix is the ultimate party snack that brings the heat and crunch in every bite. It’s a bold blend of crispy Chex cereals, pretzels, and peanuts coated in a buttery buffalo sauce and ranch seasoning. Perfect for road trips, tailgates, or a quick snack fix, this easy recipe is baked to golden perfection for a crunchy finish. Whether you’re prepping for a game day crowd or looking for easy recipe snack ideas, this mix delivers on both flavor and texture. Great for food ideas on the go, quick snacks, and savory treats with a twist.
Ingredients
4 cups Corn Chex
4 cups Rice Chex
2 cups mini pretzels
1.5 cups roasted peanuts
0.5 cup unsalted butter
0.33 cup buffalo wing sauce
1 oz ranch seasoning mix
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 250°F. In a large bowl, combine Corn Chex, Rice Chex, pretzels, and peanuts.
2. In a saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in buffalo wing sauce and ranch seasoning until smooth.
3. Pour the sauce over the cereal mixture and toss gently until evenly coated.
4. Spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet in an even layer.
5. Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
6. Cool completely before serving. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
Stirring every 15 minutes is key to avoid burning and ensure even baking.
You can swap peanuts for cashews or almonds if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: spicy snack mix, buffalo chex mix, ranch snack mix, party snacks, easy recipe, food ideas