Cheesy Ranch Chex® Mix Recipe

By traciesparks

Enjoy this tasty snack that’s highlighted with the popular flavor of ranch dressing.

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Step 1

In large microwavable bowl, mix cereal, pretzels and crackers. In small microwavable bowl, microwave butter uncovered on High about 30 seconds or until melted.

Pour over cereal mixture; stir until evenly coated. Stir in dressing mix and cheese until evenly coated.

Microwave uncovered on High 3 minutes, stirring after each minute. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool. Store in airtight container. Yield: 26 (1/2 cup) servings.


1 Serving: Calories 100 (Calories from Fat 30); Total Fat 3g (Saturated Fat 1 1/2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 5mg; Sodium 310mg; Total Carbohydrate 14g (Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 2g); Protein 2g
% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 4%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 6%; Iron 20%
Exchanges: 1 Starch; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat
Carbohydrate Choices: 1
My Pyramid Servings: 1 tsp Fats & Oils *% Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Originally published as Cheesy Ranch Chex® MixProvided by Chex®Annual 2011