Everyone loves snack mix but it can be expensive and full of not-so-great ingredients. Taco Seasoned Snack Mix is a great way to make your own homemade snack mix plus the Taco Seasoning included also works great for actual tacos. It is perfect for lunches, as an appetizer etc…
Taco Seasoned Snack Mix
Ingredients:
2 C. pretzels, any shape
2 C. oyster crackers
2 C. chex mix (I used wheat, it’s what I had on hand)
2 C. Annie’s cheddar bunnies or Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Crackers
1/8 – ¼ C. of taco seasoning (start with 1/8 of a cup – you don’t want to over do it and make it too salty)
4 tbs. melted butter
Taco Seasoning Ingredients:
½ C. chili powder
¼ C. onion powder
1/8 C. cumin
1 tbs garlic powder
1 tbs. Paprika
1 tbs. Salt
Directions to make Taco Seasoning:
Combine the ingredients, mixing well and store in an airtight container ( I use a mason jar). Add about 1/-1/4 C. of seasoning and ¾ C. water to 1 pound of ground beef for tacos. 😉
Taco Snack Mix Directions:
#1. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees.
#2. Combine the melted butter with the taco seasoning and mix well.
#3. Combine the dry snack with and pour the butter/taco seasoning mixture over the snack mix and mix well to evenly coat all the pieces. **
**If you prefer to keep the mess to a minimum use a large paper grocery bag. Pour the snack mix in and then pour the taco seasoning mixture over the top. Close the bag and shake it well, turning it over a few times to evenly coat the snack mix.
#4. Pour the mixture out between 2 cookies sheets and bake for 30 minutes.
#5. Allow to cool prior to serving. Store in a airtight container 1-2 weeks.
- 2 C . pretzels any shape
- 2 C . oyster crackers
- 2 C . chex mix I used wheat, it's what I had on hand
- 2 C . Annie's cheddar bunnies or Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Crackers
- 1/8 – ¼ C. of taco seasoning start with 1/8 of a cup – you don't want to over do it and make it too salty
- 4 tbs . melted butter
- ½ C . chili powder
- ¼ C . onion powder
- 1/8 C . cumin
- 1 tbs garlic powder
- 1 tbs . Paprika
- 1 tbs . Salt
- Combine the ingredients, mixing well and store in an airtight container ( I use a mason jar). Add about 1/-1/4 C. of seasoning and ¾ C. water to 1 pound of ground beef for tacos. 😉
- #1. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees.
- #2. Combine the melted butter with the taco seasoning and mix well.
- #3. Combine the dry snack with and pour the butter/taco seasoning mixture over the snack mix and mix well to evenly coat all the pieces.
- #4. Pour the mixture out between 2 cookies sheets and bake for 30 minutes.
- #5. Allow to cool prior to serving. Store in a airtight container 1-2 weeks.
**If you prefer to keep the mess to a minimum use a large paper grocery bag. Pour the snack mix in and then pour the taco seasoning mixture over the top. Close the bag and shake it well, turning it over a few times to evenly coat the snack mix.
Anna W says
This looks really good, my kids would love to snack on it and it’s perfect to bring to school.
Kay C says
This looks good. Would be interested in a gluten-free variety! 🙂
Heidi C. says
My hubby would love this!
Judy Cowan says
Sounds and looks really good and I can think of a few uses for the homemade taco seasoning mix!
Stephanie LaPlante says
Oh that sounds soooo yummy!!!!!!!!
kathy downey says
This would be perfect to bring to school for snacks
kathy downey says
I omitted the salt it was very good
Victoria Ess says
That seasoning sounds delicious!
G K says
I love snack mixes, but I’ve never made my own. I love the idea of adding some chips or crackers with taco seasoning.
Caroline says
Cool! I never thought of using taco seasoning for anything but tacos!
kathy downey says
I love this mix with a glass of chilled wine
kathy downey says
The kids and me also enjoy this mixture very much,i just got everything picked up to make a batch for the holidays
kathy downey says
I love adding nuts to this mixture !!
Terry Perron says
This looks tasty and simple thank you