Popcorn Snack Mix
Makes about 18 cups
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 (1-ounce) packages ranch seasoning mix
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 (16-ounce) bag salted mixed nuts
- 4 cups small saltine crackers
- 4 cups crisp rice cereal squares
- 3 cups oyster crackers
- 3 cups flat pretzels
- 4 cups popped popcorn
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°. Line 2 large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Remove from heat. Whisk in ranch seasoning, paprika, and cumin until smooth and combined.
- In a large bowl, combine nuts, saltine crackers, cereal, oyster crackers, and pretzels.
- Pour butter mixture over nut mixture. Toss to coat everything very well. Divide mixture between prepared pans, and arrange in a single layer.
- Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, shaking pans every 15 minutes. Once everything has dried and crisped up, add everything to a large serving bowl or bowls. Toss with popcorn, and let cool. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
