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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!

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9 Ratings

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4 Stars 22%

3 Stars 11%

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  • Prep Time 10 min
  • Total Time 10 min
  • Servings 10

Ingredients

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)

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LOCATION

Directions

  • 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.

EXPERT TIPS

Expert Tips

Stir the remaining taco seasoning mix into ranch dressing for a tasty taco salad dressing.

For Taco-Lime Chex® Mix, substitute 2 tablespoons frozen (thawed) limeade concentrate for the water.

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Nutrition Information

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
140
(
Calories from Fat
60),
% Daily Value
Total Fat
7g
7%
(Saturated Fat
1g,
1%
Trans Fat
0g
0%
),
Cholesterol
0mg
0%;
Sodium
440mg
440%;
Total Carbohydrate
16g
16%
(Dietary Fiber
1g
1%
  Sugars
1g
1%
),
Protein
3g
3%
;
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
4%;
Vitamin C
0%;
Calcium
4%;
Iron
20%;
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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Posted 3/15/2013 11:34:06 AM REPORT ABUSE Aminik said:
Rating:
I loved this recipe! But I substituted the cheese crackers with mini cheese filled cracker sandwiches.
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Posted 6/22/2009 10:19:52 AM REPORT ABUSE daisyduke60 said:
Rating:
This is soooo delicious...
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Posted 3/19/2008 10:23:16 AM REPORT ABUSE Springfield Mom said:
Rating:
What a great twist, wish I thought of it. Took it to the office and it was a hit! Looking forward to trying the Margarita Chex Fiesta Mix next.
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