Best 8 University Of Texas Taco Chex Party Mix Recipes

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**Tex-Mex Fiesta in a Bowl: A Culinary Journey through the University of Texas Taco Chex Party Mix Recipes**

Indulge in a tantalizing fusion of flavors and textures with the University of Texas Taco Chex Party Mix recipes. Inspired by the vibrant culture and bold culinary traditions of Texas, these irresistible snacks combine the classic Chex cereal with a symphony of Tex-Mex spices, tangy salsas, and a hint of zesty lime. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds craving more. From the classic Taco Chex Mix to the adventurous Salsa Verde Chex Mix and the unique Black Bean and Corn Chex Mix, each recipe offers a distinct flavor profile that pays homage to the Lone Star State. So, gather your ingredients, don your apron, and get ready to create a Tex-Mex fiesta in a bowl with these mouthwatering Chex party mix recipes.

Let's cook with our recipes!

TACO-SEASONED CHEX™ MIX



Taco-Seasoned Chex™ Mix image

Need a quick nibble? Chex® Mix is ready in minutes for a spicy snackin' fiesta!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Snack

Time 10m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups Rice Chex™ cereal
3 cups Corn Chex™ cereal
2 cups bite-size cheese crackers
2 cups bite-size pretzel twists
1 cup salted peanuts
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons water
1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix

Steps:

  • In large microwavable bowl, mix cereals, crackers, pretzels and peanuts.
  • In small bowl, stir together oil, water and taco seasoning mix. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated.
  • Microwave uncovered on High about 5 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes, until mixture begins to brown. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 440 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g

PARTY MIX



Party Mix image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 2h15m

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups crisp corn cereal, such as Corn Chex
3 cups crisp wheat cereal, such as Wheat Chex
3 cups crisp rice cereal, such as Rice Chex
2 cups pretzel sticks
2 cups mixed nuts
1 to 1 1/2 sticks (8 to 12 tablespoons) salted butter
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon seasoned salt, such as Lawry's
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
6 to 12 dashes hot sauce, such as Tabasco
3 to 5 cloves garlic, mashed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
  • Dump the corn, wheat and rice cereal into a large mixing bowl. Add the pretzel sticks and nuts.
  • In a microwave-safe bowl, add the butter, Worcestershire, seasoned salt, paprika, chili powder, onion powder, hot sauce and garlic and microwave until the butter is melted. Stir together and toss into the cereal mixture, stirring as you go.
  • Transfer the mixture to 1 or 2 baking sheets and bake for 1 hour 15 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Let cool and store in an airtight container.
  • Grab a handful every 40 minutes. Eat. Spoil your appetite.

CHEX PARTY MIX



Chex Party Mix image

Make and share this Chex Party Mix recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LLandrum

Categories     For Large Groups

Time 1h5m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup butter
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
6 cups cereal (Corn, Rice and Wheat)
1 cup pretzel
1 cup mixed nuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Melt butter with worshiesire and salt.
  • Mix cereal, nuts and pretzels together in large pan.
  • Cover with butter mixture.
  • Bake for an hour at 225-250; stirring mix every 20 minutes.
  • I like to add other cereals to mix it up. Some of my favs: Crispix, Life and Quaker Oat Squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.9, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.2, Sodium 264.4, Carbohydrate 11.9, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.7, Protein 1.5

GAME DAY CHEX MIX™



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When it comes to game day eats, sometimes, nothing beats tradition. Give our fan-favorite original Chex™ Party Mix a space at the tailgate table as a crunchy, salty snack that's worth celebrating.

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

ORIGINAL CHEX™ PARTY MIX



Original Chex™ Party Mix image

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

CHEX™ ULTIMATE TAILGATE PARTY MIX



Chex™ Ultimate Tailgate Party Mix image

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

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA GATOR TEETH TACO CHEX™ PARTY MIX



University of Florida Gator Teeth Taco Chex™ Party Mix image

You'll love chomping up this gameday snack mix, loaded with "gator teeth" (lookin' at you, Bugles™!) and other cheesy, taco-flavored snacks.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 28

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups Corn Chex™ cereal
4 cups Bugles™ original corn snacks
2 cups crunchy cheese-flavored snack puffs
6 tablespoons butter, cut into tablespoons
1 tablespoon Old El Paso™ original taco seasoning mix (from 1-oz package)
4 cups cheddar cheese popcorn

Steps:

  • In large microwavable bowl, mix cereal, corn snacks and cheese-flavored snack puffs.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave butter uncovered on High 40 to 60 seconds or until melted. Stir in taco seasoning mix until blended. Pour over cereal mixture; stir until evenly coated.
  • Microwave uncovered on High 3 minutes, stirring after each minute. Spread on waxed paper to cool, about 20 minutes.
  • Stir in popcorn. Store covered at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1/2 Cup, Sodium 140 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

TACO-SEASONED CHEX® MIX (1/2 RECIPE)



Taco-Seasoned Chex® Mix (1/2 Recipe) image

Having a little fiesta? Use this down-sized version of a favorite snack mix!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Snack

Time 10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups Rice Chex™ cereal
1 1/2 cups Corn Chex™ cereal
1 cup bite-size cheese crackers
1 cup bite-size pretzel twists
1/2 cup salted peanuts
4 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon water
1/2 package (1-oz size) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix (2 tablespoons)

Steps:

  • In large microwavable bowl, mix cereals, crackers, pretzels and peanuts.
  • In small bowl, stir together oil, water and taco seasoning mix. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated.
  • Microwave uncovered on High about 5 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes, until mixture begins to brown. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 440 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have chili powder, you can substitute a blend of cumin, paprika, and garlic powder.
  • Use any type of Chex cereal you like, including Corn Chex, Rice Chex, or Wheat Chex.
  • If you want a spicier mix, add more chili powder or cayenne pepper.
  • For a cheesy flavor, add a cup of shredded cheddar cheese to the mix.
  • Store the party mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

This University of Texas Taco Chex Party Mix is a delicious and easy-to-make snack that is perfect for any occasion. It is also a great way to use up leftover ingredients. So next time you are looking for a tasty and festive snack, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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