Thursday, January 29, 2009

Taco-Seasoned Chex® Mix

Taco-Seasoned Chex® Mix

Tex-Mex meets Chex® in this easy snackin’ mix made with taco seasoning mix – yum!

Prep Time:10 min
Start to Finish:25 min
Makes: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 TBSP vegetable oil
2 TBSP water
1 package (1.25 oz) Old El Paso Taco seasoning mix

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.

In large microwavable bowl, 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.

Microwave uncovered on High about 5 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes, until mixture begins to brown. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool, about 15 minutes. Store in airtight container.