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Mexican party mix

This is a great little snack for kids to enjoy all evening long.

Ingredients

3 c crackers (cheese crackers, the baked type)
2 c pretzel (butter flavored pretzel sticks)
1 c peanuts
1 T cooking oil (vegetable oil)
2 T seasoning (dry taco seasoning mix)

Instructions

Place the crackers in a large microwave safe mixing bowl.

Add the pretzels and peanuts and gently toss to combine.

Drizzle the oil over the top and stir with a spoon to evenly coat.

Sprinkle with the taco seasoning mix and stir again to coat well.

Microwave the mixture on high for 2 minutes.

Remove and stir with a wooden spoon.

Return to the microwave and heat for an additional 2 minutes on high.

Allow the mix to stand 5 minutes before serving.

Yield
12 servings
Cooking time
5
Preparation time
15
Total time
20 minutes

Notes

Not sure what to do with the left over taco seasoning you have?  Sprinkle it over popcorn and place it on the snack table next to the Taco Mexican mix for another delicious snack.