Ingredients for Mexican Chex Mix
- 6 cups corn chex cereal
- 2 cups corn chips
- Cheese Crackers
- Microwave Popcorn
- Margarine
- Parmesan Cheese
- 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
- 2 cups small pretzel twists
- 1 cup dry roasted peanuts
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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How to Make Mexican Chex Mix
- Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the Chex cereal, pretzels, corn chips, and peanuts.
- In a separate bowl, melt the butter. Whisk in the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Pour the melted butter mixture over the cereal mixture. Stir gently to coat evenly.
- Spread the mixture in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, stirring halfway through, until lightly toasted and fragrant.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely.
- In a large bowl, add the shredded cheddar cheese and taco seasoning mix to the cooled cereal mixture.
- Toss gently until the cheese and seasoning are evenly distributed.
- Serve and enjoy your delicious Mexican Chex Mix!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
3 g
Sugar
2g
Fat
2g
Carbs
2g