Buffalo Ranch Party Nuts

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This irresistible blend of homemade mixed nuts is a must-have for any get-together. From watch parties to at-home movie nights, to potlucks, you’ll want to have it on hand. A little spicy thanks to the buffalo sauce and a little tangy courtesy of the ranch dressing mix, a mixed nut blend doesn’t get any better than this.

Even better, homemade spicy nuts are so simple to make at home. For our spicy nuts recipe, you only need butter (of course!), buffalo sauce, ranch dressing mix and your favorite nuts of choice.

These are great for snacking by the handful, topping on a salad, mixing with pretzels and popcorn, or making by the bowlful to feed a crowd.

Why make these buffalo ranch party nuts:

Perfect for watch parties
When the big game gets intense, the crew needs something to munch on to take the edge off. These buffalo ranch party nuts are the perfect party food. (Want other crowd favorites? Try our Ranch Pasta Salad and Slow Cooker Hot Ham Sliders.)

Gifting made easy
This big-batch recipe is great for gifting. Repurpose glass food jars (like spice jars!) as sustainable packaging. Simply remove any labels on the jars with hot soapy water or alcohol and fill with this buffalo ranch nut mix. Tie jars with ribbon and add a fun label.

Make-ahead snacking
This easy recipe is a great go-to for making ahead. Whip up a batch on the weekend and you’ll have a yummy, homemade snack mix ready to go for the week.

Made with real butter
Coated with melted butter, these party nuts taste extra delicious thanks to real dairy straight from family dairy farms.

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Buffalo Ranch Party Nuts
Start to finish: 1 hour 
Makes: 10 cups 

Ingredients
½ cup (1 stick) butter
¼ cup buffalo sauce
2 cups raw pecan halves
2 cups raw cashews
2 cups raw walnuts
2 cups raw almonds
1 packet ranch dressing mix  

Method
Melt butter and buffalo sauce together in a large, high-sided skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in all the nuts and toss to coat. Toast until nuts become slightly fragrant, about 7 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in ranch dressing mix. Toss to coat.

Line a large baking sheet with paper towels. Pour nut mixture on baking sheet and let cool completely. 

Store party nuts in an air-tight container at room temperature.

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