Mexican Chex Mix
Dive into bold, crave-worthy snacking with this irresistible Mexican Chex Mix! Perfect for parties, game days, or satisfying your midday munchies, this zesty twist on a classic snack mix combines crunchy Corn and Rice Chex cereal, mini pretzels, popped popcorn, cheddar cheese crackers, and salty roasted peanuts. A fiesta of flavors comes together with a buttery, seasoned coating featuring taco seasoning, lime juice, hot sauce, garlic powder, and chili powder, delivering the perfect balance of heat, tang, and spice. Baked to golden perfection in just under an hour, every bite is packed with irresistible crunch and a kick of Mexican-inspired zest. Easy to make and even easier to love, this customizable snack mix is your go-to for spicing up any occasion!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Corn Chex cereal
- 4 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 2 cups Mini pretzels
- 2 cups Popped popcorn
- 2 cups Cheddar cheese crackers
- 1 cup Salted roasted peanuts
- 6 tablespoons Salted butter
- 2 tablespoons Taco seasoning
- 1.5 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Hot sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) and prepare a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the Corn Chex, Rice Chex, mini pretzels, popped popcorn, cheddar cheese crackers, and salted roasted peanuts. Stir gently to evenly distribute the ingredients.
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Once melted, remove from heat and whisk in the taco seasoning, lime juice, hot sauce, garlic powder, and chili powder until fully combined.
Pour the seasoned butter mixture over the dry ingredients in the mixing bowl. Gently stir using a spatula to ensure that everything is evenly coated with the seasoning.
Spread the Chex mix evenly onto the prepared baking sheet, making sure it is in a single layer for even cooking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45–50 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to prevent the mix from sticking or burning.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the Chex mix to cool completely on the sheet, about 15–20 minutes.
Once cool, transfer to an airtight container or serve immediately. Enjoy your spicy, zesty Mexican Chex Mix!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6387 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 291.4 g | 374% | |
| Saturated Fat | 88.7 g | 444% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 22.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 263 mg | 88% | |
| Sodium | 15265 mg | 664% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 836.9 g | 304% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 55.1 g | 197% | |
| Total Sugars | 54.3 g | ||
| Protein | 133.1 g | 266% | |
| Vitamin D | 17.1 mcg | 85% | |
| Calcium | 2247 mg | 173% | |
| Iron | 93.4 mg | 519% | |
| Potassium | 2711 mg | 58% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
