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!

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 10

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

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) and prepare a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Spread the Chex mix evenly onto the prepared baking sheet, making sure it is in a single layer for even cooking.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 45–50 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to prevent the mix from sticking or burning.

Step 7

Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the Chex mix to cool completely on the sheet, about 15–20 minutes.

Step 8

Once cool, transfer to an airtight container or serve immediately. Enjoy your spicy, zesty Mexican Chex Mix!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1429.4 grams (1429.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6387

Total Fat 291.40g	374%
Saturated Fat 88.70g	444%
Polyunsaturated Fat 22.30g
Cholesterol 263mg	88%
Sodium 15265mg	664%
Total Carbohydrate 836.90g	304%
Dietary Fiber 55.10g	197%
Total Sugars 54.30g
Protein 133.10g	266%

Vitamin D 683IU	3413%
Calcium 2247mg	173%
Iron 93mg	519%
Potassium 2711mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.3%

Protein: 8.2%

Carbs: 51.5%