Best Mexican Trail Mix Recipes

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TIJUANA TIDBITS



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Tortilla chips, chili powder and cayenne pepper lend to the Mexican flavor of this snack mix, while corn syrup and brown sugar add a bit of sweetness. I like to package it in holiday tins to give as gifts.-Beverly Phillips, Duncanville, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 1h20m

Yield 4-3/4 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 cups popped popcorn
4 cups bite-size tortilla chips
3 cups Crispix
1 can (11-1/2 ounces) mixed nuts
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 teaspoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a large greased roasting pan, combine the popcorn, tortilla chips, cereal and nuts. , In a small saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Pour over popcorn mixture and toss to coat., Bake, uncovered, at 250° for 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes. Cool on waxed paper. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 calories, Fat 18g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 319mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

SANTA FE TRAIL MIX



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Make and share this Santa Fe Trail Mix recipe from Food.com.

Provided by QueenJellyBean

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups pecan halves
1 cup cashews
3/4 cup pistachio nut, roasted and shelled
1/2 cup pine nuts
1/3 cup roasted sunflower seeds
3 tablespoons butter
2 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup chili sauce, plus
1 tablespoon chili sauce
1 chipotle chile in adobo (about 3 inches long)
1 tablespoon frozen orange juice concentrate
1 tablespoon dried cilantro, divided
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300°F Line 14x11 baking sheet with foil and set aside.
  • Combine pecans, cashews, pistachios, pine nuts and sunflower seeds in a large bowl.
  • Combine butter, cumin and garlic powder in a small microwavable bowl. Microwave on high 45-50 seconds or until butter is melted and foamy. Stir to blend.
  • Place butter mixture, chile sauce, chipotle chile and orange juice concentrate in food processor or blender; process until smooth. Pour sauce over nut mixture; stir to coat evenly. Spread mixture in a single layer on prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake about 1 hour, stirring every 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and spray mixture evenly with cooking spray. Sprinkle 1 1/2 tsp dried cilantro over mixture. Stir mixture with a spatula and repeat with additional cooking spray and remaining dried cilantro. Set baking sheet on wire rack to cool.
  • Leave uncovered at least 1 hour before storing in airtight container or resealable plastic food storage bag.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434.6, Fat 39.4, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 11.4, Sodium 285.1, Carbohydrate 17.2, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 4.9, Protein 9.4

MEXICAN TRAIL MIX



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Make and share this Mexican Trail Mix recipe from Food.com.

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup pumpkin seeds (also known as pepitas)
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons dried chilies (I use chipotles. If you wish, use a milder chile to tone down the heat.)
1 teaspoon sugar
lime wedge (to garnish)

Steps:

  • In a heavy cas tiron skillet dry-fry the pumpkin seeds for a few minutes, stirring constantly as they swell. DO NOT burn. They will taste bitter if burnt.
  • Next add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the salt and the crushed toasted chiles. Stir to mix well.
  • Turn the heat off, but keep the pan on the stove. Sprinkle the sugar on the seeds and shake the pan vigorously to coat the seeds.
  • Transfer the pumpkin seeds to a serving bowl and serve with a wedges of lime for squeezing over the pumpkin seeds.
  • Best eaten within a day.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.2, Fat 15.8, SaturatedFat 3, Sodium 152.2, Carbohydrate 8, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 1.6, Protein 8.6

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