Gabe's Buffalo Ranch Snack Mix

My son, Gabe, wanted to try something different than the usual snack mix. He loves anything "Buffalo-flavored", so this is what we came up with. This is not super spicy, but a really nice balance of flavors, enjoy! Store in an airtight container.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 201 Calories

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons butter, melted
• ¾ teaspoon celery seed
• nonstick cooking spray
• aluminum foil
• 3 cups crispy corn cereal squares (such as Corn Chex®)
• 1 (1 ounce) package dry ranch dressing mix
• 4 cups crispy rice cereal squares (such as Rice Chex®)
• 3 cups hot and spicy cheese-flavored crackers (such as Cheez-Its®)
• 2 cups Buffalo-flavored pretzel pieces
• 3 tablespoons hot sauce (such as Frank's® RedHot®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.

Step 2

Combine rice and corn cereal squares, cheese-flavored crackers, and pretzel pieces in a large bowl.

Step 3

Mix melted butter, hot sauce, ranch dressing mix, and celery seed together in a small bowl until smooth and well combined. Pour over cereal mixture and stir until evenly coated. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and spread in an even layer.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven, stirring every 10 minutes, until crisp, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.