Ranch Party Mix

This ranch and dill snack mix is so addicting!  You can pretty much use any crackers, cereal, sesame sticks, peanuts, etc that suit your cravings!

Enjoy!

Ranch Party Mix

1 1/2 Cups Butter, melted
2 Packets Ranch Dressing Mix
2 Tsp Onion Powder
2 Tsp Garlic Powder
4 Tsp Dill Weed
2 Bags Oyster Crackers
1 Box Cheez-Its
1 Box Mini Triscuits
1 Bag Pretzels

Preheat oven to 250 degrees.  In a large bowl, combine crackers and pretzels.
In a separate bowl, mix dressing mix and other spices with butter.  Drizzle butter mixture over crackers and stir to coat.  Spread out in 2 large sheet pans.  Cook for 15 minutes, give a good stir, and cook for another 15 minutes.  Let cool and store in air tight container.  Will keep for a few weeks!

Cheesy Chicken Bacon Noodle Soup

I threw together this soup and I loved it so much that I decided I better write it down and share it!

Enjoy!

Cheesy Chicken Bacon Noodle Soup

3 Cups Cooked Chicken, shredded/diced
8 Cups (2 Qts) Chicken Stock
1 Cup Whole Milk
1/2 Cup Chopped Celery
1 Cup Chopped Carrots
1 Packet Ranch Dressing Mix
1/2 Cup Bacon Crumbles
4 oz Cream Cheese
12 oz Fine Egg Noodles
1 1/2 Cups Mild Cheddar Cheese, shredded

In a large pot (at least 6 qt), combine chicken, stock, milk, celery, carrots, ranch mix, bacon, and cream cheese over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and simmer covered 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally to keep from sticking to bottom.  Add noodles and shredded cheese - serve once noodles are soft.

Notes:

• I used boneless skinless chicken thighs cooked in my instant pot (seasoned well with seasoning salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, then cooked with half a onion (sliced), one clove minced garlic, and chicken broth). Chicken breasts, rotisserie chicken, etc will all work fine too!
• I find shredding your own cheese melts better and really doesn't take much extra effort. 
• I used Costco's Bacon Crumbles when I made this - fry up your own bacon if you prefer!
• The veggie measurements are approximate - throw in what your family loves!