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Taco-Seasoned Chex® Mix

Tex-Mex meets Chex® in this easy snackin’ mix made with taco seasoning mix – yum!

Prep Time:10 min
Start to Finish:10 min
Makes:20 servings (1/2 cup each)

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Ingredients
6cups Corn Chex® cereal
2cups bite-size cheese crackers
2cups bite-size pretzel twists
1cup salted peanuts
1/4cup vegetable oil
3tablespoons water
1package (1.25 oz) Old El Paso® taco seasoning mix
Tips
Like to reduce the sodium a bit? Just use reduced-sodium Old El Paso® taco seasoning mix instead of the regular and opt for unsalted peanuts.
For Taco-Lime Chex® Mix, substitute 1/4 cup frozen (thawed) limeade concentrate for the water.
Preparation Directions
1.In large microwavable bowl, mix cereals, crackers, pretzels and peanuts.
2.In small bowl, stir together oil, water and taco seasoning mix. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated.
3.Microwave uncovered on High about 5 minutes, stirring every 1 1/2 minutes, until mixture begins to brown. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool. Store in airtight container.
Nutritional Information
1/2 Cup: Calories 150 (Calories from Fat 70); Total Fat 8g (Saturated Fat 1 1/2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 400mg; Total Carbohydrate 16g (Dietary Fiber 1g, Sugars 1g); Protein 3g % Daily Value*: Vitamin A 4%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 4%; Iron 20% Exchanges: 1 Starch; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 1 MyPyramid Servings: 1 oz-equivalents Meat & Beans 
*% Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.