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Taco-Seasoned Chex® Mix (1/2 Recipe)

Having a little fiesta? Use this down-sized version of a favorite snack mix!
Prep Time: 10 min
Total Time: 25 min
Makes: 10 servings (1/2 cup each)
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1 1/2cups Rice Chex® cereal
1 1/2cups Corn Chex® cereal
1cup bite-size cheese crackers
1cup bite-size pretzel twists
1/2cup salted peanuts
4teaspoons vegetable oil
1tablespoon water
1/2package (1-oz size) Old El Paso® taco seasoning mix (2 tablespoons)
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, about 15 minutes. Store in airtight container.
Oven Directions: Heat oven to 250°F. In ungreased 13x9-inch 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 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool, about 15 minutes. Store in airtight container.
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How-To
Stir the remaining taco seasoning mix into ranch dressing for a tasty taco salad dressing.
Variation
For Taco-Lime Chex® Mix, substitute 2 tablespoons frozen (thawed) limeade concentrate for the water.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving: Calories 140 (Calories from Fat 60); Total Fat 7g (Saturated Fat 1g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 440mg; Total Carbohydrate 16g (Dietary Fiber 1g, Sugars 1g); Protein 3Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 4%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 4%; Iron 20Exchanges: 1 Starch; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 1 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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