July Pinterest Challenge-- Cheesy Ranch Chex mix

Welcome to the July Pinterest Challenge Blog Hop, hosted by My Pinterventures. The purpose of this Pinterest Challenge is to motivate all the participants of this hop (and you too) to not just pin, but to make it happen!

This month the boys and I decided to try out a new Chex mix recipe. I wanted something chocolaty and sweet but Evan really wanted to try something with ranch so I agreed.  We found this recipe for Cheesy Ranch Chex Mix and decided to give it a try.



Of course (as usual!) I did not completely follow the recipe.  We make Chex mix often and like to make ours with bagel chips too so we added some to the pretzels, Cheez-its, and Chex cereal.  We also didn't measure how much of each we used but just layered them in our large glass bowl until it was nice and full.



We melted 3 Tablespoons butter in the microwave.  We added in the 1 ounce packet of Ranch seasoning and the 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese to the bowl and drizzled everything with the melted butter then gave it all a really good stir to try and make sure everything was evenly coated.



We put the mix in the oven to bake according to directions (250 degrees for an hour stirring every 15 minutes).  It smelled AMAZING!  (We've since made this again and tried microwaving it for 6 minutes; stirring every two and it worked just as great).



It was chuck full of great flavor.




I would definitely make it again and I'm pretty sure we found a new family favorite.


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Comments

  1. Jenny SparmoJuly 17, 2018 at 6:29 AM

    Chex Mix is one of my favorite snacks, but I’m guilty of buying it at the store. This looks & sounds delicious!

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    1. Mother of 3July 17, 2018 at 7:29 AM

      We do that too sometimes; it's just so easy. Though we do like to try our hand at making our own and mixing up the flavors and supplies.

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  2. Andrea NineJuly 17, 2018 at 7:03 AM

    My boys would love this, they adore anything ranch flavor and in snack form, lol!

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    1. Mother of 3July 17, 2018 at 7:30 AM

      This is sooo good! My youngest son loves ranch flavored crackers and snacks (though not ranch dressing; go figure!) but he's the one that picked this out and has asked me to make it each and every time we've run out.

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  3. Katrin@kreativk.netJuly 17, 2018 at 9:21 AM

    Yum, this looks great and easy to make too! My daughters would love it too.

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    1. Mother of 3July 17, 2018 at 4:34 PM

      I love easy to make recipes; they're the best.

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  4. Dara @ Not In JerseyJuly 17, 2018 at 9:44 AM

    That looks delicious!

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  5. toni1965July 17, 2018 at 10:51 AM

    Mmmm, I love chex mix and don't treat myself with it often enough. Definitely on my list to make soon!

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  6. Cherryl EhlenburgJuly 17, 2018 at 12:26 PM

    That sounds delicious! I will have to try it for my family, because they love their Ranch!

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    1. Mother of 3July 17, 2018 at 4:35 PM

      That is one flavor that everyone here seems to like too.

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  7. Debbee MJuly 17, 2018 at 12:31 PM

    Yum! I particularly like the idea of adding in bagel chips, and I just LOVE ranch dressing.

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  8. Debra PashkowskyJuly 17, 2018 at 6:14 PM

    Ranch dressing makes everything so good. I love quick and easy recipes and will need to make this the next time I have company over.

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    1. Mother of 3July 17, 2018 at 6:21 PM

      It really does make everything taste better doesn't it?

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  9. LaurieJuly 17, 2018 at 8:16 PM

    The recipe sounds great! I never heard of bagel chips, I'm going to have to see if I can find them, they look like a great addition to this classic recipe! Thanks for sharing! Pinned!

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    1. Mother of 3July 18, 2018 at 6:24 AM

      They are yummy! I love them with hummus too.

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  10. Roseann HamptonJuly 17, 2018 at 9:25 PM

    My kids would have loved this when they were young! Actually they probably still would! Pinning!

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  11. Beverly RoderickJuly 17, 2018 at 9:56 PM

    This looks like a tasty snack. It's great that you found a new family favorite. Pinning.

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  12. Maria BrittisJuly 17, 2018 at 10:20 PM

    You can't go wrong with a delicious mix like this one will pin.

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  13. Leslie Roberts ClinganJuly 17, 2018 at 11:29 PM

    Oh, yes, please. With a cold beer? Got a kick out of your comment that you don't always follow recipes. High five, girl. I wrote the very same thing about my cheesy corn dip recipe. Heck, recipes are just suggestions! This looks fabulous.

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    1. Mother of 3July 18, 2018 at 6:26 AM

      Exactly! I have always considered a recipe as a loose suggestion; my only problem is that I rarely take note of how I alter or change it and that can make it tough to recreate a recipe my family really enjoys. I'm trying to be more mindful of that though.

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  14. Lydia FilguerasJuly 19, 2018 at 11:13 AM

    I've always been a fan of Chex Mix. I will buy it, but for a group it's probably more fun to make a huge bowl with everything you love.

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    1. Mother of 3July 19, 2018 at 12:23 PM

      We like making our own sometimes since we can change up what we put it and the flavor that we give it too.

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  15. Sew Crafty CrochetJuly 20, 2018 at 1:31 AM

    I think my daughter would enjoy making this and eating it! She loves to help Mommy (me) cook.

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    1. Mother of 3July 20, 2018 at 9:38 AM

      My boys enjoy helping out in the kitchen too; especially when it's something they enjoy eating.

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  16. Sam - Raggedy BitsJuly 20, 2018 at 4:22 AM

    This sure would be a big hit in our house! Thank you so much for sharing your yummy recipe!

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  17. My PinterventuresJuly 21, 2018 at 2:33 AM

    Yum! My kids love Ranch too, so I know they would love this recipe. I also like your shortcut of making it in the microwave :-)

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    1. Mother of 3July 21, 2018 at 7:18 AM

      Yeah, it's just much easier and quicker that way. Our new oven, while amazing, takes forever to heat up.

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  18. Halfpint DesignJuly 22, 2018 at 4:41 PM

    You cook like I cook! Looks delicious!!

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