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Taco-Seasoned Chex® Mix

Need a quick nibble? Chex® Mix is ready in minutes for a spicy snackin' fiesta!
Prep Time: 10 min
Total Time: 10 min
Makes: 20 servings (1/2 cup each)
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3cups Rice Chex® cereal
3cups Corn Chex® cereal
2cups bite-size cheese crackers
2cups bite-size pretzel twists
1cup salted peanuts
3tablespoons vegetable oil
2tablespoons water
1package (1 oz) Old El Paso® taco seasoning mix
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. Store in airtight container.
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Variation
For a Taco-Lime Chex® Mix, substitute 1/4 cup 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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