Taco-Seasoned Chex® Mix (1/2 Recipe)

Taco-Seasoned Chex® Mix (1/2 Recipe)

Having a little fiesta? Use this down-sized version of a favorite snack mix!

Prep Time

10

Minutes

Total Time

10

Minutes

Makes

10

servings

1 1/2
cups Rice Chex® cereal
1 1/2
cups Corn Chex® cereal
1
cup bite-size cheese crackers
1
cup bite-size pretzel twists
1/2
cup salted peanuts
4
teaspoons vegetable oil
1
tablespoon water
1/2
package (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. Store in airtight container.
Makes 10 servings (1/2 cup each)
Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens
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 (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 3g;
Percent Daily Value*:
    Exchanges:
    • 1 Starch;
    • 0 Fruit;
    • 0 Other Carbohydrate;
    • 0 Skim Milk;
    • 0 Low-Fat Milk;
    • 0 Milk;
    • 0 Vegetable;
    • 0 Very Lean Meat;
    • 0 Lean Meat;
    • 0 High-Fat Meat;
    • 1 1/2 Fat;
    Carbohydrate Choices:
    • 1;
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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