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Taco-Seasoned Chex™ Mix

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  • Prep 10 min
  • Total 10 min
  • Servings 20
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Need a quick nibble? Chex® Mix is ready in minutes for a spicy snackin' fiesta!
Updated May 26, 2022
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Ingredients

  • 3 cups Rice Chex™ cereal
  • 3 cups Corn Chex™ cereal
  • 2 cups bite-size cheese crackers
  • 2 cups bite-size pretzel twists
  • 1 cup salted peanuts
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 packet (1 oz) Old El Paso™ Original Taco Seasoning Mix
Make With
Old El Paso

Steps

  • 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.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    For a Taco-Lime Chex® Mix, substitute 1/4 cup frozen (thawed) limeade concentrate for the water.
  • tip 2
    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.

Nutrition

140 Calories, 7g Total Fat, 3g Protein, 16g Total Carbohydrate, 1g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
140
Calories from Fat
60
Total Fat
7g
11%
Saturated Fat
1g
6%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
440mg
18%
Potassium
85mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate
16g
5%
Dietary Fiber
1g
4%
Sugars
1g
Protein
3g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
4%
4%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
4%
4%
Iron
20%
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 Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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