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Mexican Snack Mix Recipe

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A flavorful and crunchy Mexican Snack Mix featuring a delightful blend of Corn Chex, roasted peanuts, pretzels, and crispy tortilla squares, all seasoned with cumin, garlic powder, cayenne, lime juice, and Worcestershire sauce. Perfect for parties or anytime snacking.

Ingredients

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Snack Mix

  • 3 cups Corn Chex
  • 1 cup roasted peanuts
  • 1/2 cup small pretzels
  • 3 small tortillas, cut into small squares
  • 1 cup sesame sticks

Seasoning

  • 2 Tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 275º F to prepare for baking the snack mix.
  2. Combine Ingredients: In a 13×9 inch glass baking dish, combine the Corn Chex, roasted peanuts, pretzels, tortilla squares, and sesame sticks. Toss gently until evenly mixed.
  3. Mix Seasoning: In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, cumin, garlic powder, salt, cayenne pepper, lime juice, and Worcestershire sauce until well combined.
  4. Coat Snack Mix: Pour the seasoning mixture over the combined cereal and nut mixture. Using a wooden spoon or your hands, toss thoroughly until every piece is evenly coated with the seasoning.
  5. Bake and Stir: Bake the seasoned snack mix for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even cooking and to prevent burning.
  6. Cool and Store: Remove the snack mix from the oven and let it cool completely before serving. Store in an airtight container for freshness for several days.

Notes

  • Cut small tortillas into bite-sized squares for even toasting.
  • Stirring every 15 minutes is crucial to avoid burning and ensure even coating.
  • Store in an airtight container to maintain crunchiness.
  • Adjust cayenne pepper to your preferred spice level.
  • This mix can be customized by adding other nuts or crunchy snacks as desired.

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