Cheesy Taco Chex Mix – Chex cereal, Goldfish crackers, pretzels, and peanuts tossed in a delicious taco seasoning and baked until crunchy and delicious!
I’m obsessed with homemade Chex Mix right now. Which you probably know because I just posted that Dill Pickle Chex Mix a few weeks ago. (I made it again yesterday because we’re all obsessed with it.)
I just think Chex Mix is the perfect snack for summer. I throw it in a big plastic container (or a ziploc bag) and we take it to the pool or to the lake. And because it has so much going on, there’s something everyone loves.
I love the Wheat Chex, my littlest loves the peanuts, and everyone else just grabs handfuls every time they walk past.
It’s also really easy and you probably already have most of the ingredients on hand!
Ingredients
- Chex cereal – I used a mix of Rice Chex and Wheat Chex
- Pretzels
- Cheddar Goldfish crackers – I used the Flavor Blasted Extra Cheddar to make it extra cheesy
- Dry Roasted Peanuts
- Butter
- Taco seasoning
How To Make Cheesy Taco Chex Mix
- In a mixing bowl, combine Chex cereal, pretzels, Goldfish crackers, and peanuts
- Melt butter and stir in taco seasoning
- Pour butter mixture over cereal mixture and toss to make sure everything is coated
- Bake at 250F for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes
- Pour onto parchment or wax paper and cool completely before serving
How Long is Homemade Chex Mix Good For
Homemade Chex Mix is good for several weeks if stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
Other Mix Ins for Chex Mix
Some ideas of mix ins for this Cheesy Taco Chex Mix:
- Cheez-Its
- Oyster Crackers
- Pecans
- Bagel Chips
- Cheerios
- Cashews
Can You Freeze Homemade Chex Mix
I wouldn’t recommend freezing homemade Chex Mix. I think most of the ingredients would love their crunch after being frozen and defrosted.
More Chex Mix Recipes
- Ranch Goldfish Snack Mix
- Cheesy Ranch Chex Mix
- Dirt and Worms Chex Mix
- Cranberry Nut Chex Mix
- S’mores Chex Mix
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Cheesy Taco Chex Mix
Ingredients
- 4 cups Chex cereal (I used a mix of Rice Chex and Wheat Chex)
- 2 cups cheddar Goldfish crackers
- 1 cup pretzels
- 1 cup dry roasted peanuts
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with oil
- In a large mixing bowl, combine Chex cereal, Goldfish crackers, pretzels, and peanuts
- Melt butter and stir in taco seasoning
- Pour butter mixture over Chex mixture and gently toss to coat everything
- Transfer to the prepared pan
- Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes
- Pour onto parchment or wax paper to cool completely before serving
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 172Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 242mgCarbohydrates: 21gFiber: 2gSugar: 2gProtein: 5g
BG says
Thank you for sharing this recipe. It was easy for me to adapt it to a “low Fodmap” version for a loved one. :)
Sandra says
Oh! My kids couldn’t stop eating this! Totally addictive!
Kevin says
Love chex mix! I am going to be making this one often! Love the cheesy taco flavor!
Catalina says
Who doesn’t love taco flavor?! I am so curious to try this!
Toni says
This is so amazing! Totally addictive!
Beti | easyweeknightrecipes says
I love the taco flavor! I could snack on this all day! YUM!
katerina @ diethood.com says
My kids would love this!! I can’t wait to try it!