Best Cheesy Taco Snack Mix Recipes

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CHEESY TACO SNACK MIX



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This is an adaptation of another snack mix recipe, but I was missing some of the ingredients so I improvised with what I had on hand, and it turned out awesome! I used hot taco seasoning mix to spice it up some.

Provided by mscottre

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 cups Cheerios toasted oat cereal
2 cups Cheez-It crackers
2 cups pretzels
1 cup goldfish crackers
1 cup crunchy Cheetos cheese-flavored snacks
2 cups dry roasted peanuts
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope Ortega taco seasoning
1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 300°F.
  • In a large roasting pan, combine all ingredients except butter and seasoning mix.
  • Mix melted butter and seasoning mix in a small bowl until well blended. Pour over cereal mixture; toss to coat.
  • Bake 25-35 minutes, stirring two or three times, until lightly browned. Sprinkle with parmesean cheese. Spread on paper towels or waxed paper until cooled, about 15 minutes. Store in tightly sealed containers. Makes about 12 cups.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 771.8, Fat 45.2, SaturatedFat 13, Cholesterol 34.3, Sodium 1572.8, Carbohydrate 76.1, Fiber 8.7, Sugar 4.7, Protein 23.6

TACO-SEASONED CHEX™ MIX



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Need a quick nibble? Chex® Mix is ready in minutes for a spicy snackin' fiesta!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Snack

Time 10m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 8

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 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix

Steps:

  • In large microwavable bowl, 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 440 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g

TACO-SEASONED CHEX® MIX (1/2 RECIPE)



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

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Snack

Time 10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

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)

Steps:

  • In large microwavable bowl, 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 440 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g

CHEESY SNACK MIX



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Our love for Mexican food inspired me to make party mix with taco seasoning. The flavor is so mild that it's even kid friendly. -Elizabeth Wynne, Aztec, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 2-1/2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups Corn Chex
3 cups Rice Chex
3 cups cheddar miniature pretzels
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 envelope cheesy taco seasoning
2 cups white cheddar popcorn

Steps:

  • In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine cereal and pretzels. In a small bowl, mix melted butter and taco seasoning; drizzle over cereal mixture and toss to coat., Microwave, uncovered, on high 3-3-1/2 minutes or until heated through, stirring once every minute. Stir in popcorn. Transfer to a baking sheet to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 362mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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