Buffalo Ranch Snack Mix

Buffalo Ranch Snack Mix – SO good! I took this to a party and it was the first thing to go. Everybody asked for the recipe!! Bugles, Goldfish pretzels, Cheez-its cheesy crackers, cashews, ranch dressing mix, buffalo sauce, and vegetable oil. Toss together, bake and enjoy! This is a great snack for parties, game day, and movie nights.

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Spicy Snack Mix with Bugles

This Buffalo Ranch Snack Mix is perfect for tailgating before the games tomorrow. It is super easy to make and tastes amazing. This snack mix is highly addictive. I’ve made this several times and I can’t control myself around it. I end up giving most of it away so I don’t eat it all myself. If you aren’t into football, this would be a good snack mix for summer road trips, the beach, or girls’ night. 

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How to Make Buffalo Ranch Snack Mix

This snack mix is super easy to make with only a few simple ingredients. In a large bowl. combine bugles, pretzels, cheese crackers, and cashews. In a small bowl whisk together vegetable oil, wing sauce, and ranch seasoning. Pour the oil mixture over bugles mixture. Stir well to coat all of the pieces for maximum flavor. Spread the flavored pieces onto a large baking sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring halfway. Cool the snack mix before serving.

Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions

  • Can use any flavor of Bugles corn chips.
  • Here is our recipe for Homemade Ranch Seasoning made with buttermilk powder, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, chives, dill, salt, and pepper: https://www.plainchicken.com/homemade-ranch-dressing-mix/
  • You can use any flavor of Cheez-It crackers.
  • Is Buffalo Ranch Snack Mix spicy? The hot sauce doesn’t give this mix a lot of heat. For an extra kick of heat, add cayenne pepper.
    • I use Frank’s Hot Sauce.
  • For a more intense flavor, increase the ranch seasoning and hot sauce.
  • Do I have to cook the snack mix? No. You can mix the snack mix with the oil and seasonings and let the mixture sit overnight.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.
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How to Serve Buffalo Snack Mix

This is one of our all-time favorite snack mixes. It is a must for your next party, game day, or movie night. This makes a TON of food. It is a great way to knock out a bunch of quick homemade holiday gifts.

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Buffalo Ranch Snack Mix

Yield: 20 people
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Buffalo Ranch Snack Mix – SO good! I took this to a party and it was the first thing to go. Everybody asked for the recipe!! Bugles, Goldfish pretzels, Cheez-its cheesy crackers, cashews, ranch dressing mix, buffalo sauce, and vegetable oil. Toss together, bake and enjoy! This is a great snack for parties, game day, and movie nights.

Ingredients:

  • 1 (7.5-oz) bag Bugles corn snacks
  • 1 (7.5-oz) bag Nacho Bugles corn snacks
  • 1 (8-oz) bag Pretzel Goldfish crackers
  • 1 (16-oz) box Cheez-It crackers
  • 1 (8.5-oz) can cashews
  • 1 (1-oz) package ranch dressing mix
  • ¼ cup buffalo wing sauce
  • cup vegetable oil

Instructions:

  • Preheat oven to 250ºF.
  • In the largest bowl you have (or two large bowls), combine bugles, pretzels, Cheez-It crackers and cashews.
  • Whisk together Ranch mix, buffalo sauce and canola oil. Pour oil mixture over bugle mix and toss thoroughly to combine.
  • Spread mix onto one or two large rimmed baking sheets.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring halfway through the cooking time.
  • Store in an air-tight container.

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Comments

  1. Is it possible to whisk the oil, sauce and seasoning too much? The oil separated and the consistency was gummy and made it difficult to pour evenly over the bugle mix. The result was some clumps of mix that were soggy – but through it all we are devouring it and it is still delicious!!

  2. Thanks for the reply. I did find it dries out just fine 🙂 I have made this several times and it is very addictive! I doubled the buffalo sauce for gifts for some people that love the spicier taste, Thanks ever so much for sharing this easy recipe!

  3. You can bake it on 309 for about 10 minutes if you want, but it does dry out after about 30 minutes

  4. I just made a batch of this mix and wow, it does make a lot! Had to use my big enamel bread dough pan. I have never made a snack mix that doesn't have to be baked. It seems quite wet, hoping it soaks in but it is very tasty 🙂

  5. Fantastic! I threw in two packages of crumbled Ramen noodles that I roasted at 350 F for about 10 minutes. This snack mix is addicting. Thanks for renewing my love affair with Bugles!

  6. I love that you give most of it away…that means I get to enjoy it (along with my co-workers, who scarf this mix down)! YUM!

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