Best Tex Mex Fiesta Chex Mix Recipes

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MEXICAN CHEX� MIX RECIPE



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Have a crowd of munchers to satisfy? Make this festive snack mix in minutes for a fiesta with no baking required! By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Provided by Old El Paso

Categories     Appetizers     Sides and Snacks

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 bag (3.5 oz) butter-flavor microwave popcorn, popped
8 cups Corn Chex™ cereal
4 cups corn chips
2 cups bite-size cheese crackers
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix

Steps:

  • Remove and discard unpopped kernels from popped popcorn. In 2-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix popcorn, cereal, corn chips and crackers. Drizzle with melted butter.
  • Seal bag; shake until well coated. Add cheese and taco seasoning mix. Seal bag and shake until well coated.

TEX-MEX FIESTA CHEX MIX®



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Mexican flavors adorn this great-tasting snack mix made using Chex Mix® traditional snack mix, dried fruit, nuts and seasoning. Ready in five minutes!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Snack

Time 5m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 bag (8.75 oz) Chex Mix® traditional snack mix
1/2 cup mixed nuts
1/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries
2 tablespoons grated lime peel
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, mix all ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 350 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

TEX-MEX CHEX



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For the hot sauce they suggest Yucatan Sunshine, which is a habenero sauce. Use your favorite.

Provided by Mikekey *

Categories     Nuts

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 c corn chex cereal
1 1/2 c rice chex cereal
1 1/2 c wheat chex cereal
1/2 c shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
1/2 c shelled pistachios (unsalted)
1 c thin pretzel sticks
1 1/2 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
1/2 Tbsp hot sauce
1/2 Tbsp tabasco sauce
1 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp garlic powder (or garlic salt if you like it saltier)
pinch salt

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 250° F.
  • 2. In a large bowl, combine the cereals, pepitas, pistachios, and pretzel sticks.
  • 3. In a small bowl, stir together the remaining ingredients until well incorporated. Pour this mixture over the cereal mixture and toss well to coat but gently so as not to break the cereal and pretzels.
  • 4. Spread the mixture out on a baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 45 minutes, stirring gently every 15 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven, let the mixture cool, and serve, or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

ORIGINAL CHEX™ PARTY MIX



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Is it time for a party? Then it's time for Chex™ Party Mix! This crunchy, salty snack is a welcome addition to any big game celebration or holiday gathering. It's easy to pull the original Chex™ Mix recipe together yourself-feel free to add your own personal flair with sweet, salty or spicy additions.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Snack

Time 15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups Corn Chex™ cereal
3 cups Rice Chex™ cereal
3 cups Wheat Chex™ cereal
1 cup mixed nuts
1 cup bite-size pretzels
1 cup garlic-flavor bite-size bagel chips or regular-size bagel chips, broken into 1-inch pieces
6 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Steps:

  • In large microwavable bowl, mix cereals, nuts, pretzels and bagel chips; set aside. In small microwavable bowl, microwave butter uncovered on High about 40 seconds or until melted. Stir in seasonings. Pour over cereal mixture; stir until evenly coated.
  • Microwave uncovered on High 5 to 6 minutes, thoroughly stirring every 2 minutes. Spread on paper towels to cool. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1/2 Cup, Sodium 330 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

TEX MEX CHEX MIX!



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I know there are many similar recipes on this site, but this one turned out so yummmmmily I couldn't resist posting. We'll be serving this along with other Southwestern-flavored appetizers at a cocktail gathering Easter Sunday afternoon.

Provided by La Dilettante

Categories     Mexican

Time 1h10m

Yield 16 cups, 25 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups Rice Chex
3 cups wheat Chex cereal
3 cups bite-sized shredded wheat
3 cups miniature pretzel twists
1 1/2 cups pecan halves
1 1/2 cups salted peanuts
1 cup butter
1 (1 1/4 ounce) packet mccormick's hot taco seasoning
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Melt butter and mix with taco seasoning and Worcestershire. Combine dry ingredients, add butter mixture, and toss well. Bake at 275 for 1 hour, taking out to stir every 20 minutes.

SLOW-COOKER FIESTA RANCH CHEX™ MIX



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This simple slow-cooker snack mix packs big flavor with the additions of ranch and Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix.

Provided by Corey Valley

Categories     Snack

Time 2h10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups Corn Chex™ cereal
2 cups Wheat Chex™ cereal
4 cups small pretzel twists
2 cups bite-size corn chips
1/4 cup butter, melted
4 teaspoons dry ranch dressing mix (from 1-oz package)
2 teaspoons Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix (from 1-oz package)

Steps:

  • In slow cooker, place both cereals. Add pretzels and corn chips.
  • In small bowl, stir together butter, taco and dressing mixes with whisk until well combined. Pour over cereal mixture; stir until evenly coated.
  • Cook uncovered on High heat setting 2 hours, stirring every 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Spread mixture on cookie sheet or tray; cool 3 to 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 260 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g

TEX CHEX MIX



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Spices, corn nuts and tortilla chips add flavor and heat to our Texas-inspired snack mix.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Snack

Time 15m

Yield 28

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups Corn Chex™ cereal
3 cups Rice Chex™ cereal
3 cups Wheat Chex™ cereal
1 cup dry-roasted peanuts
1 cup bite-size pretzel twists
1 cup crunchy toasted corn kernel nuts
1/3 cup butter or margarine
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
2 cups regular or nacho flavored tortilla chips, broken into 1-inch pieces

Steps:

  • In large microwavable bowl, mix cereals, peanuts, pretzels and corn kernel nuts.
  • In 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave butter uncovered on High about 40 seconds or until melted. Stir in seasonings. Pour over cereal mixture; stir until evenly coated.
  • Microwave uncovered on High for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring after each minute. Stir in tortilla chips. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 270 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

CHEX™ ULTIMATE TAILGATE PARTY MIX



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Peanuts? Check. Popcorn? Check. Pretzels? Check. Peanut butter? Check. A winning combination of sweet and salty in one tailgate-friendly snack? Check!

Time 10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 cups Peanut Butter Chex™ cereal
3 cups kettle corn
1 1/2 cups football-shaped pretzels or mini pretzel twists
1 cup honey-roasted peanuts
1 cup candy-coated chocolate candies or peanut candy-coated chocolate candies

Steps:

  • In large serving bowl, add ingredients; mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1/2 Cup, Sodium 125 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g

TEX-MEX CHEX



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Provided by Walter Scheib

Categories     Nut     Bake     Pistachio

Yield Makes 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups Corn Chex cereal
1 1/2 cups Rice Chex cereal
1 1/2 cups Wheat Chex cereal
1/2 cup pepitas (shelled pumpkin seeds)
1/2 cup shelled unsalted pistachios
1 cup small, thin, salted pretzel sticks
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
1/2 tablespoon Yucatan Sunshine hot sauce or your favorite hot sauce
1/2 tablespoon Tabasco sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Pinch of salt

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 250° F.
  • 2. In a large bowl, combine the cereals, pepitas, pistachios, and pretzel sticks.
  • 3. In a small bowl, stir together the remaining ingredients until well incorporated. Pour this mixture over the cereal mixture and toss well to coat but gently so as not to break the cereal and pretzels.
  • 4. Spread the mixture out on a baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 45 minutes, stirring gently every 15 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven, let the mixture cool, and serve, or serve in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

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