🍰 Dill Pickle Chex Mix 🥒

A Snack That Packs a Punch! Perfect for Game Nights and Quick Office Snacks!

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️
- 1 cup dill pickle chips, chopped 🥒
- 2 tbsp dill pickle juice 
- 1 tsp dill weed 
- 1 tsp garlic powder 🧄
- 1 tsp onion powder 🧅
- 3 cups Chex cereal any variety 🥣
- 2 cups pretzel sticks 🥨
- 1 cup roasted peanuts or your favorite nut 🥜
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted 🧈
- Salt, to taste 🧂

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳
1. Preheat your oven: Set your oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, toss together the Chex cereal, pretzel sticks, roasted peanuts, and chopped dill pickle chips.
3. Prepare the seasoning: In a separate bowl, combine melted butter, dill pickle juice, garlic powder, onion powder, dill weed, and a pinch of salt. Whisk well.
4. Coat the mix: Drizzle the seasoning mixture over the dry ingredients. Stir until everything is well coated.
5. Bake: Spread the mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 30-40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes to ensure even toasting.
6. Cool and enjoy: Allow the mix to cool completely on the baking sheet. Once cool, transfer to an airtight container to maintain freshness.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎
Per serving (approximately 1/2 cup): 
- Calories: 150
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Protein: 4g
- Fat: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡
For a spicy twist, sprinkle some cayenne pepper or your favorite spicy seasoning into the mix before baking. It's a great way to add a little extra heat!

⏳ Preparation time ⏳
Preparation time: 10 minutes | Cooking time: 40 minutes | Serving: Serves 8