By: Jill Mills Posted: Apr 15, 2025

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This Dill Pickle Chex Mix is the ultimate savory snack with a tangy twist! The bold flavors of ranch and garlic pair perfectly with dill and a splash of pickle juice, giving you a crunchy, addictive mix that’s full of that classic pickle punch.

Overhead view of dill pickle Chex mix in a white bowl placed on a wood board, with iced tea and a small bowl of pickles in the background.

Easy Dill Pickle Chex Mix Recipe

Calling all pickle lovers! This snack recipe is a delightful combination of dill pickle, ranch, and crunchy crackers and pretzels. Each bite provides a tangy flavor with a crunch. I love snack mixes and so do the kids! There are several ways to make Chex mix or trail mix, but this one is flavorful and unique. It captures the essence of a dill pickle and takes it to the next level to create a bold and savory treat.

Overhead view of dill pickle Chex mix in a white bowl, highlighting the snack mix's texture and ingredients including pretzels, crackers, cashews, and seasoned cereal.

Why You’ll Love this Dill Pickle Chex Mix

It’s easy to make. It only takes about 10 minutes to prepare the snack mix and the seasonings. It does take an hour to bake, but you are free to relax or do something else during that time because it isn’t hands-on.
It’s customizable. You may switch up the ingredients in this recipe to make it your own! This includes the seasonings and the components like the Chex cereal and crackers. Get creative and have fun with it!
It’s a low-cost recipe. I love making this because it’s inexpensive. You don’t have to break the bank to make delicious homemade snacks!

What You’ll Need

The ingredients needed to make this dill chex mix are listed below. It includes the snacks and seasonings needed. You’ll find the exact measurements on the recipe card.

Corn cereal: I use corn Chex cereal for this recipe but you may use another variety like rice Chex cereal instead. The Chex brand is always easy to find but you can use a store-brand equivalent, too.
Cheese crackers: I like the original Cheez-Its best for this, but you can use another variety like spicy, white cheddar, or even extra toasty. They all taste yummy.
Pretzels: Simple mini pretzel twists are easiest to coat in the seasonings. However, snaps and sticks are good alternatives if you don’t have any twists.
Dill pickle cashews: The dill flavor and tanginess of the dill pickle cashews enhance the ranch flavor. If you can’t find them, feel free to use regular cashews or nuts.
Butter: Melted butter helps the spices stick to the cereal, pretzels, and other components. I use unsalted to control the salty flavor.
Seasoning: Ranch and dried dill go so well together. I add garlic powder as well for extra savoriness.
Dill pickle juice: Some pickle juice adds that classic tart flavor you get from a dill pickle so I like to use some of that as well.

A neatly arranged flat lay of the ingredients for dill pickle Chex mix, including Chex cereal, pretzels, cheese crackers, cashews, butter, dill, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, and pickle juice.

How to Make Dill Pickle Chex Mix

Below are the steps needed to prepare this homemade dill pickle Chex mix. It’s super straightforward and worth the effort.

Prep your oven and baking sheet. Preheat your oven to 250 degrees F and grab a large rimmed baking sheet. You may spray it with nonstick cooking spray if you want.
Combine the dry ingredients. Add the Chex cereal, pretzels, crackers, and cashews to a large bowl.
Mix the remaining ingredients. Then, which the melted butter, ranch seasoning, pickle juice, and spices in a separate small bowl until it’s all well incorporated.

Overhead view of a glass mixing bowl with a dill pickle seasoning mixture inside, with a separate bowl of cheese crackers visible in the corner.

Overhead shot of dill pickle Chex mix laid out flat, showing a colorful and crunchy mix of cereal, pretzels, crackers, and cashews.

Coat the cereal mixture. Pour the seasoned butter over the Chex mixture and toss it gently until everything is well coated.
Transfer and bake. Spread it out evenly in a single layer on a large baking sheet and bake it for 1 hour.
Cool and serve. Transfer the Chex mix to a large tray to cool completely. Enjoy or store!

Side view of a full bowl of dill pickle Chex mix on a cutting board, surrounded by kitchen tools and a glass of iced tea or soda.

Tips and Variations

Cook it low and slow. Trust the process! Don’t raise the heat in the oven to prevent burning your snack mix. Also, be sure to give it the full hour to ensure it’s crispy and all the seasonings stick well.
Proper storage. This isn’t a snack you store in the refrigerator. Keep it in an airtight container or a Ziploc bag on your kitchen counter. It will stay fresh at room temperature for up to 2 weeks without getting soggy. I don’t recommend freezing it either because it takes on moisture as it thaws.
Stir it often. I like to stir it every 15 minutes or so as it cooks. This ensures that everything bakes evenly and that the heat is evenly distributed throughout.
Variations. Feel free to switch out any of the snack ingredients or change it up. Instead of cashews, try peanuts. Dill pickle chips instead of cheese crackers (or oyster crackers).

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