Taco Snack Mix

Taco Snack Mix

Taco Snack Mix

This crunchy taco-flavored snack mix is a quick and easy party snack kids can help make. Cheese crackers, pretzels, and peanuts are coated with taco seasoning and microwaved for a warm, savory treat perfect for game days, movie nights, or after-school snacking.
Taco snack mix with cheese crackers, pretzels, and peanuts

Ingredients

  • 3 cups baked cheese crackers
  • 2 cups butter flavored pretzel sticks
  • 1 cup peanuts
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons dry taco seasoning mix

Directions

Place the cheese crackers in a large microwave-safe mixing bowl. Add the pretzel sticks and peanuts and gently toss to combine. Drizzle the vegetable oil over the mixture and stir until evenly coated. Sprinkle with taco seasoning and stir again. Microwave on high for 2 minutes. Remove and stir with a wooden spoon. Return to the microwave and cook for an additional 2 minutes on high. Allow the snack mix to stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Yield: About 6 to 8 servings.

Kid Cooking Tip

Kids can measure ingredients, stir the snack mix, and help sprinkle on the seasoning. An adult should handle the hot bowl after microwaving.

Variation Ideas

Try using mixed nuts, cereal squares, mini pretzels, or tortilla chip pieces. Use mild taco seasoning for younger children or spicy taco seasoning for extra flavor.

Serving Ideas

Serve in snack cups for parties, pack into lunchboxes, or add it to a snack board alongside cheese cubes, vegetables, and fruit.

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