There was a great sale on several cereals recently that I took advantage of. However, I was a bit overzealous and ended up with a lot more than I needed. I guess I literally bit off more than I could chew. I made a couple batches of traditional Chex Mix, but decided I wanted to try something different too.
I found the recipe for Taco Chex Mix on the Chex website. I wanted to use what I had on hand, so I changed mine up a bit. Theirs uses cheese crackers, I chose corn chips for mine. I also had an overabundance of generic Cheerios on hand, so I used some of those too.
I also used my own homemade taco seasoning but you can certainly use your own or an envelope of the premixed seasoning. Mix and match cereals, chips, pretzels or nuts. Whatever floats your boat.
This reminded me of taco flavored Doritos! Yum!
Taco Chex Mix
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- 2 cups Corn Chex
- 2 cups Rice Chex
- 2 cups Cheerios
- 2 cups Fritos
- 2 cups pretzel sticks
- 1 cup dry roasted peanuts
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1.25 ounce taco seasoning mix
Before You Begin
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250 F.
- Combine cereals, chips, pretzels and nuts.2 cups Corn Chex, 2 cups Rice Chex, 2 cups Cheerios, 2 cups Fritos, 2 cups pretzel sticks, 1 cup dry roasted peanuts
- Melt the butter. Mix melted butter with water and taco seasoning mix.3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons water, 1.25 ounce taco seasoning mix
- Pour half of seasoning over cereal and mix well with hands. Pour remaining seasoning mix over cereal and stir well.
- Pour onto a baking sheet and bake in preheated oven for 1 hour; stirring every 15 minutes.
Nutrition
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Ann Gerren says
How far ahead can you make this for a party
Amanda Formaro says
It should be good for a week or so.
Rebecca Wallace says
New to cooking. Almost sat my oven on fire because i did not know to move my racks because the mix would be too close to the heating element.
Maria says
I want to snack on this all day long!
Suzanne says
OMG, I LOVE this stuff, although I’ve never had the “Taco” variety. Now, I can’t wait to make it! I really don’t want to go to the grocery store tonight, but not sure I can wait til tomorrow. ugh. You’re such a tease!
Chuck says
You know my grandma would send us her home made chex mix every christmas. Sadly she passed away a few years ago and haven’t had any in years. I’m so glad i found this recipe and will make these. Thank you!
Caralyn @ glutenfreehappytummy says
that sounds like the perfect salty snack! yum!
Taylor @ greens & chocolate says
Mmm I love that you added corn chips to this mix! Sounds like a yummy snack!