TEX-MEX SEASONING MIX

Tex-Mex Seasoning Mix image

This spice mix goes together quickly and makes a great little gift to include with holiday greetings for neighbors and coworkers. They can mix it into chili and scrambled eggs, use it to season tacos and burritos, or add zip to a can of refried beans. -Tammy Rose, Danville, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 5m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
4 teaspoons dried minced onion
4 teaspoons chili powder
3 teaspoons dried minced chives
3 teaspoons ground cumin
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS FOR TEX-MEX DIP:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
Corn chips
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS FOR TEX-MEX CHICKEN:
7 cups uncooked wide egg noodles
1 package (16 ounces) process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons milk
3 packages (6 ounces each) ready-to-use Southwestern chicken strips
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: about 6 tablespoons., To prepare dip: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream and 4-1/2 teaspoons seasoning mix. Serve with corn chips. Yield: about 1 cup., To prepare chicken: Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the process cheese, sour cream and milk. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until cheese is melted. Add the chicken, beans, tomatoes and 2 tablespoons seasoning mix; heat through., Drain noodles; add to sauce and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Fat 27g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 168mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.