Cheesy Taco Snack Mix Recipes

CHEESY SNACK MIX

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.

CHEESY SNACK MIX

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil and set aside. Heat the vegetable oil and 3 popcorn kernels in a large saucepan over medium heat. When the kernels pop, add the remaining popcorn and cover the pan. Cook, shaking the pan frequently, until the popping has almost stopped, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand for a few minutes, covered. Uncover and discard any unpopped kernels.
• Transfer the popcorn to a large bowl and add the cereal, sesame sticks and pretzel sandwiches; toss well. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat; whisk in the garlic powder, mustard powder, sugar, paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Pour the butter mixture over the snack mix and toss well to coat.
• Spread the snack mix in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake, gently stirring halfway through, until the popcorn is crisp, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool. Transfer to a large bowl, add the cheese balls and toss to coat.

TACO-SEASONED CHEX™ 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.

NACHO SNACK MIX

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Spread in two ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Combine the taco seasoning, oil and butter; pour over cereal mixture and toss to coat., Bake at 200° for 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes. Cool. Store in airtight containers.

CHEESY TACO SNACK MIX

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.