Taco-Seasoned Chex® Mix
Tex-Mex meets Chex® in this easy snackin’ mix made with taco seasoning mix – yum!
10 min |
10 min |
20 servings (1/2 cup each) |
| 6 | cups Corn Chex® cereal |
| 2 | cups bite-size cheese crackers |
| 2 | cups bite-size pretzel twists |
| 1 | cup salted peanuts |
| 3 | tablespoons vegetable oil |
| 2 | tablespoons water |
| 1 | package (1.25 oz) Old El Paso® taco seasoning mix |
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| Like to reduce the sodium a bit? Just use reduced-sodium Old El Paso® taco seasoning mix instead of the regular and opt for unsalted peanuts. |
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| For Taco-Lime Chex® Mix, substitute 1/4 cup frozen (thawed) limeade concentrate for the water. |
| 1. | In large microwavable bowl, mix cereals, crackers, pretzels and peanuts. |
| 2. | In small bowl, stir together oil, water and taco seasoning mix. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated. |
| 3. | Microwave uncovered on High about 5 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes, until mixture begins to brown. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool. Store in airtight container. |
| Oven Directions: Heat oven to 250°F. In ungreased large roasting pan, mix cereals, crackers, pretzels and peanuts. In small bowl, stir together oil, water and taco seasoning mix. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated. Bake uncovered 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool, about 15 minutes. Store in airtight container. |
150 ( 70); 8g ( 1 1/2g, 0g); 0mg; 400mg; 16g ( 1g, 1g); 3g 4%; 0%; 4%; 20% 1 ; 0 ; 0 ; 1 1/2 1 1 oz-equivalents Meat & Beans