By Becky Hardin
Updated Mar 10, 2025
Homemade Gardetto’s snack mix is a savory, crunchy blend of mini pretzels, rye chips and cereal tossed in a flavorful seasoning. It’s my favorite salty spicy snack mix and even my kids love it. Whether hosting a movie night or holiday parties, my copycat Gardetto’s Recipe is always a crowd-pleaser!
5-Star Review
“Mom made this every year, in fact, it wasn’t Christmas without this stuff.” -John
Copycat Gardetto’s Recipe
I adapted this recipe from one of my favorite cookbooks, Cravings by Chrissy Tiegen. These Homemade Gardetto’s instantly caught my eye, and I wanted to try them right away! The bold, spicy and salty combination makes this snack mix everything I crave! I hope this recipe brings you as much joy as it does for me —perfect for Super Bowl parties, holiday gatherings, summer BBQs, and road trips!
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- ▢ 6 cups Chex cereal rice and corn work well
- ▢ 3 ounces Grissini Torinesi thin breadsticks broken into 2-inch pieces (1 package)
- ▢ 2 cups itty bitty minis pretzels
- ▢ ½ cup butter (1 stick)
- ▢ 1 ounce ranch seasoning store-bought or homemade
- ▢ ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
- ▢ 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- ▢ ½ teaspoon seasoning salt
- ▢ 1½ tablespoons garlic powder
- ▢ ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ▢ 2 cups Gardetto’s Special Request Rye Chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F. Since this recipe requires two baking sheets, set one oven rack to upper middle and one to lower middle.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cereal, breadsticks, and pretzels. 6 cups Chex cereal, 3 ounces Grissini Torinesi thin breadsticks, 2 cups itty bitty minis pretzels
- In a small saucepan, over medium heat, combine butter, dry ranch dip, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, seasoning salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Whisk well and cook until butter melts. Remove from the heat. ½ cup butter, 1 ounce ranch seasoning, ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon hot sauce, ½ teaspoon seasoning salt, 1½ tablespoons garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Stir well and pour butter mixture over the cereal mixture. Stir until all dry ingredients are thoroughly coated.
- Spread half of the cereal mixture, in an even layer, onto a baking sheet. Pour the remaining half over the second baking sheet.
- Place baking sheets in the oven and bake for a total of 30 minutes. After 15 minutes, add half the Gardetto’s Rye Chips to each tray and stir. 2 cups Gardetto’s Special Request Rye Chips
- Rotate the baking sheets, top-to-bottom and front-to-back. Bake another 15 minutes. If the cereal isn’t crispy, bake another 5-15 minutes.
- Pour the baked mix onto a clean dishcloth to cool. Store in an airtight container.
Equipment
- 2 Baking Sheet
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Store
Once the snack mix is completely at room temperature, transfer to an airtight container and store at room temperature.
Serving Suggestions
This amazing snack mix recipe needs a good cocktail to wash it down with. I recommend my Skinny Margarita and Champagne Sangria . If you’re throwing a party then go for my Party Punch . Game Day here we come!
more homemade snack mix RECIPES to try
Caramel Pretzels (Mini Butter Toffee Pretzels)
Candied Walnuts Recipe (How to Make Candied Walnuts)
Garlic Parmesan Pasta Chips
Chex Mix Recipe
Trail Mix
Puppy Chow Recipe (2 Flavors)
Sweet and Salty Hot Buttered Cheerios Snack Mix
Candied Corn Puffs Snack Mix Recipe
Homemade Gardetto’s
Equipment
- 2 Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 6 cups Chex cereal rice and corn work well
- 3 ounces Grissini Torinesi thin breadsticks broken into 2-inch pieces (1 package)
- 2 cups itty bitty minis pretzels
- ½ cup butter (1 stick)
- 1 ounce ranch seasoning store-bought or homemade
- ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- ½ teaspoon seasoning salt
- 1½ tablespoons garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 cups Gardetto’s Special Request Rye Chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F. Since this recipe requires two baking sheets, set one oven rack to upper middle and one to lower middle.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cereal, breadsticks, and pretzels. 6 cups Chex cereal, 3 ounces Grissini Torinesi thin breadsticks, 2 cups itty bitty minis pretzels
- In a small saucepan, over medium heat, combine butter, dry ranch dip, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, seasoning salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Whisk well and cook until butter melts. Remove from the heat. ½ cup butter, 1 ounce ranch seasoning, ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon hot sauce, ½ teaspoon seasoning salt, 1½ tablespoons garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Stir well and pour butter mixture over the cereal mixture. Stir until all dry ingredients are thoroughly coated.
- Spread half of the cereal mixture, in an even layer, onto a baking sheet. Pour the remaining half over the second baking sheet.
- Place baking sheets in the oven and bake for a total of 30 minutes. After 15 minutes, add half the Gardetto’s Rye Chips to each tray and stir. 2 cups Gardetto’s Special Request Rye Chips
- Rotate the baking sheets, top-to-bottom and front-to-back. Bake another 15 minutes. If the cereal isn’t crispy, bake another 5-15 minutes.
- Pour the baked mix onto a clean dishcloth to cool. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
