This homemade dill pickle Chex mix recipe is fantastic! A twist on the classic Chex mix recipe, try my easy dill flavored snack mix at your next holiday party, football tailgate or anytime you need a salty snack.
Be sure to add churro chex mix to your favorite recipes and make a batch of Rueben tater tots next time you get together with friends. Another twist on chex mix is this nuts and bolts recipe.
If you are in the mood for more easy snacks be sure to check out my list of Simple Sweet and Savory Bar Snack Recipes To Make At Home.
Is there pickles in dill pickle Chex mix?
There is not pickles in dill pickle Chex mix but this snack mix has the tangy flavors of your favorite dill pickle.
What makes dill pickled flavored Chex mix taste like pickles?
The combination of the dried dill weed and the citric acid combined with other spices gives this snack mix and authentic dill pickle taste. Citric acid is used in many recipes but is most commonly used in canning recipes and cheese making recipe.
Dill Pickle Chex Mix Ingredients
- corn Chex
- rice Chex
- Asian rice crackers, broken
- pretzel sticks
- salted peanuts
- butter
- sea salt
- dried dill
- coriander powder
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- citric acid (don’t skip this one!)
Can I microwave dill pickle Chex mix?
You are welcome to microwave the dill pickle Chex mix to cook it but I am not a fan of microwaving Chex mix. I love the toasting of the ingredients that the oven brings to this recipe. There is something nostalgic about waiting the hour and anticipating the goodness of the hot Chex mix coming out of the oven. Plus, I don’t have a microwavable bowl that is big enough to hold this recipe.
Can I make dill pickle Chex mix in a Crockpot?
Dill pickle Chex mix can be made in a Crockpot but you are going to need a large slow cooker. This recipe has 13 cups of dry ingredients and needs a large slow cooker.
How to store dill pickle Chex mix.
- Cool the pickle flavored Chex mix completely.
- Scoop into a zip top gallon size container.
- or store in an air tight container.
Can dill pickle Chex mix be frozen?
Dill pickle Chex mix can be frozen if you need to have it made ahead. Be sure the mix is completely cooled before packing into freezer bags, removing as much air as possible. Any moisture in the bag will freeze, and then upon thawing make the Chex mix soggy. Store for 4-6 months.
My Favorite Snack Recipes:
Seasoned Ranch Cheez-Its | Churro Chex-Mix | Nuts & Bolts Snack Mix | Alabama Firecrackers Crackers | Dill Pickle Chex-Mix
Printable Dill Pickle Chex Mix Recipe
Dill Pickle Chex Mix
Ingredients
- 4 cups corn Chex
- 4 cups rice Chex
- 1 1/2 cups Asian rice crackers broken
- 2 cups pretzel sticks
- 1 1/2 cups salted peanuts
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 Tbsp sea salt
- 1 Tbsp dried dill
- 1/2 tsp coriander powder
- 3/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp citric acid
Instructions
How to make pickle flavored Chex mix
- Heat oven to 250 F.
- Combine the corn Chex, rice Chex, broken asian rice crackers, pretzel sticks and peanuts in a large roasting pan.
- Microwave the butter to melt it to liquid butter, stir in the seasonings.
- Pour over the dry Chex mix ingredients and stir to coat completely
- Bake at 250 F for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Cool completely and store in an air tight container.
- Dill Pickle Chex mix slow cooker instructions.
- Mix the corn Chex, rice Chex, broken asian rice crackers, pretzel sticks and peanuts in a 6-quart or larger slow cooker.
- Microwave the butter to melt it to liquid butter, stir in the seasonings.
- Pour over the dry Chex mix ingredients and stir to coat completely
- Cook uncovered on high for approximately 90 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Turn the slow cooker down to low and cook for an additional 20 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Spread on a cookie sheet to cool.
- Microwave dill pickle Chex mix instructions.
- In large microwavable bowl, corn Chex, rice Chex, broken asian rice crackers, pretzel sticks and peanuts; set aside.
- In small microwavable bowl, microwave butter uncovered on High about 40 seconds or until melted.
- Stir in seasonings.
- Pour over cereal mixture; stir until evenly coated.
- Microwave uncovered on High 5 to 6 minutes, thoroughly stirring every 2 minutes.
- Spread on paper towels to cool.
- Store in airtight container.
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published October 2018
Sarah Mock
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Sarah Mock is a classically trained Chef and graduate of Johnson & Wales University. A culinary blogger for 12 years Sarah helps the home cook prepare her recipes with professional results.
Katherine Hackworthy says
Oh I NEED to try this soon. I love dill flavours and I’m so intrigued how the citric acid works. Love this.
Meagen Brosius says
I am obsessed with dill pickles so naturally I thought this was amazing. My husband was skeptical but after a few bites he is totally on board. A delicious recipe and so easy to make. Love it!
Sarah says
Husbands can be like little kids…. just try it honey, you will like it!
Sarah says
It is fascinating! It is the pucker that you need for a good pickle flavor!