Microwave Taco Snack Mix

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snackmixWhat You Need:

3 C baked cheese crackers
2 C butter flavored pretzel sticks
1 C of peanuts
1 T of vegetable oil
2 T of dry taco seasoning mix

How to Make It:

In a large microwave safe mixing bowl put the crackers.
Gently toss in the pretzels and peanuts.
The oil is drizzled over the top and stirred with a spoon to coat evenly.
The taco seasoning mix is sprinkled over the top and stirred again.
On high temperature microwave the mixture 2 minutes.
Take from microwave and stir with a wooden spoon.
Put back in microwave and heat 2 minutes longer on high.
Let the mixture cool 5 minutes before serving.

Makes 12 servings

The kids will enjoy this snack all evening long. Use the left over taco seasoning to sprinkle over popcorn or put next to the Taco Mexican mix for another delicious snack.

Preparation Time: approximately 10 minutes
Microwave Time: approximately 4 minutes
Standing Time: approximately 5 minutes
Total Time: approximately 19 minutes

Nutritional Value per 1/2 C serving: (approximate values)
Calories 190; fat 11 g; sodium 400 mg; carbohydrates 16 g; sugar 3 g;
protein 6 g