Ingredients
Makes ~8 cups
1 (16 oz) box party mix crackers (Chex Mix Original or similar—avoid overly oily varieties)
1 stick (½ cup / 113 g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
1 (1 oz) envelope ranch dressing mix (Hidden Valley—the gold standard for herb balance)
¼ cup (25 g) finely grated Parmesan (freshly grated, not shelf-stable—melts into the coating)
1 Tbsp crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to heat preference: 1 tsp mild, 2 Tbsp bold)
1 tsp garlic powder (not garlic salt—prevents over-salting)
Optional boost: ½ tsp onion powder, 1 Tbsp nutritional yeast (for umami depth)
Step-by-Step Instructions
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