Taco Chex Mix Microwave

Whip up a bold and zesty snack in minutes with this irresistible Taco Chex Mix made in the microwave! Perfect for game days, parties, or midday munching, this quick recipe combines the crunch of Corn Chex and Rice Chex cereals with the savory bite of mini pretzels and cheese-flavored crackers. Coated in a buttery taco seasoning blend—with an optional dash of hot sauce for spice lovers—this snack mix comes together in just 10 minutes using your microwave. It’s a crowd-pleaser that’s as easy to make as it is to devour. Serve it fresh for the ultimate crunchy treat or store it in an airtight container for snacking on the go.

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

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Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

3 cups Corn Chex cereal
3 cups Rice Chex cereal
2 cups Mini pretzels
2 cups Cheese-flavored crackers
6 tablespoons Unsalted butter
3 tablespoons Taco seasoning mix
1 teaspoon Hot sauce (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a large, microwave-safe bowl, combine the Corn Chex, Rice Chex, mini pretzels, and cheese-flavored crackers.

Step 2

In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter in the microwave for 30-40 seconds, or until fully melted.

Step 3

Stir the taco seasoning mix into the melted butter, ensuring there are no clumps. If desired, add the hot sauce for a bit of extra spice.

Step 4

Pour the seasoned butter mixture evenly over the cereal and snack mix in the large bowl. Toss gently with a spatula until all the pieces are well coated.

Step 5

Microwave the bowl on HIGH for 5-6 minutes, stopping to stir thoroughly every 2 minutes to ensure even cooking and prevent burning.

Step 6

Spread the mix out on a baking sheet or parchment paper to cool completely, allowing it to crisp up as it cools.

Step 7

Once cooled, transfer the Taco Chex Mix to an airtight container or serve immediately.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1162g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5222.5

Total Fat 217.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 74.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 266.0mg	0%
Sodium 12962.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 752.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 41.5g	0%
Total Sugars 42.0g
Protein 88.4g	0%

Vitamin D 480.0IU	0%
Calcium 1433.0mg	0%
Iron 70.6mg	0%
Potassium 1453.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.8%

Protein: 6.6%

Carbs: 56.5%