Slow cooker parmesan ranch snack mix is the ultimate feel-good food! Pretzels and other goodies are coated in the delicious combination of ranch and parmesan cheese. You NEED this at your next social gathering!

Who wouldn't love an easy ranch party mix? This dish will quickly become one of your favorite snacks - and with good reason. It is delicious and simple. Added bonus - using your slow cooker to make this in hotter months won't add extra heat to your home.

I always have this on the table right next to some yummy chicken buffalo dip and a hot dog pull-apart. It is perfect for any gathering - from a picnic to football season.

Slow cooker parmesan ranch snack in glass jars

Since this is the "Lazy" version, it uses a pre-made salad dressing/dip mix. However, a homemade ranch mix would work perfectly well in this slow cooker Chex mix recipe.

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Parmesan ranch snack mix ingredients with labels

To make this crock pot Chex mix recipe you will need:

Pretzels - small pieces
Cheez-Its - or other cheese crackers
Chex cereal - corn Chex was used here. But a few cups of rice Chex would work just as well.
Oyster crackers
Butter
Worcestershire sauce
Parmesan cheese - grated
Dry ranch dressing mix
non-stick spray

🥣Putting it together

For easiest cleanup, a slow cooker liner or parchment paper is the perfect first layer. If you forgo those, start by spraying your slow cooker with a non-stick spray.

Next, add all of the dry crackers and pretzels. Top with ranch seasoning mix, Worcestershire sauce, and melted butter. Stir well to coat all pieces.

Storing together all ingredients in slow cooker

Cook UNCOVERED for 2-3 hours. Stir the mixture every 30 minutes or so making sure that nothing starts to burn on the bottom. Once the mixture is dry and toasty, turn your slow cooker off and allow it to cool.

Add parmesan cheese to the cooled mixture, stir and enjoy!

Snack mix in slow cooker with parmesan cheese on top before mixing

Storing leftovers

While rarely sighted in the wild, leftovers of this parmesan ranch snack mix recipe sometimes happen. Store them in an airtight container or large ziptop plastic bag. It should stay fresh for 7-10 days (but no one knows for sure as it never lasts that long 😉).

A zipper top bag filled with finish ranch snack mix

↔️Substitutions and alternatives

There are lots of ways to customize this delicious snack. Some optional ingredients that would be great in this mix are:

bagel chips
nuts
Asian-style rice crackers
potato chips
wheat Chex
melba snacks
sunflower seeds

If you are interested in a stronger flavor, try adding in some extra garlic powder and onion powder. Additionally, you may want to try adding one or 2 more tablespoons ranch seasoning mix.

A close up shot of snack mix ready to cook

😉Hints & hacks

Interested in a spicy version of this dish? Add in some cayenne pepper, a pinch of chili powder and some wasabi peas.
This snack mixture travels well and is great on the go.
To make this crockpot Chex mix even toastier, turn your slow cooker back to high after adding the parmesan cheese. Cook for another hour (this only works if you use a dry, grated cheese not a freshly shredded cheese). Be sure to stir it after 30 minutes to confirm no burning or melting.
I make this in my casserole Crockpot. The larger square heating surface is perfect for recipes like this one.
Make a double batch! This is one of those easy recipes that quickly become a favorite food!

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