Best Cheesy Taco Snack Mix Recipes

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA GATOR TEETH TACO CHEX™ PARTY MIX

Steps:

• In large microwavable bowl, mix cereal, corn snacks and cheese-flavored snack puffs.
• In small microwavable bowl, microwave butter uncovered on High 40 to 60 seconds or until melted. Stir in taco seasoning mix until blended. Pour over cereal mixture; stir until evenly coated.
• Microwave uncovered on High 3 minutes, stirring after each minute. Spread on waxed paper to cool, about 20 minutes.
• Stir in popcorn. Store covered at room temperature.

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.

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 TACOS

Steps:

• Brown meat in large skillet; drain. Stir in water and seasoning mix. Add Mexican VELVEETA; cook on low heat until VELVEETA is completely melted, stirring frequently.
• Spoon evenly into taco shells.
• Top with lettuce, tomatoes and salsa.

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.