How to Make Tex-Mex Snack Mix

TEX-MEX SNACK MIX INGREDIENTS (printable recipe below in recipe card)

• 8 cups popped popcorn (1 -3.2 ounce microwave bag)
• 2 1/2 cups mini pretzels
• 2 1/2 cups barbecue corn chip twists
• 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• OPTIONAL: sprinkle of sea salt

TEX-MEX SNACK MIX INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 325°.
2. In a large bowl, combine popcorn, pretzels and corn twists.
3. In a small microwave safe bowl melt butter.
4. Stir in the lemon pepper, oregano, chili powder, garlic powder and onion powder.
5. Pour over popcorn; stir gently to coat.
6. Spread mixture in a single layer on a 15-10-inch baking sheet.
7. Bake 10 to 15 minutes, stirring once during baking.

THE PERFECT PARTY FAVOR: Save this Tex-Mex Snack Mix for after the game. Pack it up in cellophane party bags and send your guests home with a delicious reminder of the fun time they had watching the big game at your house!

Change Up the Recipe With Different Mix-Ins

I love the idea of taking a base recipe and switching it up into a new recipe. Below are a few of my favorite snack mix addition ideas.

CRUNCHY DRY INGREDIENTS: These items can be either added to the original recipe or can serve as a substitute for an original ingredient. As you can tell the list could go on and on. So many options for the perfect snack.

• CHEX MIX
• CHEERIOS OR CEREAL MIXTURE
• NUTS-SPICY PEANUTS (like a crunchy treat of jalapeño peanuts)
• FLAVORED NUTS
• TORTILLA CHIPS
• SESAME STICKS
• DRIED FRUIT
• PUMPKIN SEEDS-SUNFLOWER SEEDS-SESAME SEEDS
• WHISPS CHEESE CRISPS
• CHEESE-ITS OR GOLDFISH CHEESE CRACKERS
• OYSTER CRACKERS
• FRIED JALAPENO PEPPERS (found at Trader Joe’s)
• BUGLES
• BAGEL CHIPS
• GRANOLA
• CHOCOLATE
• MARSHMALLOWS
• BBQ CORN NUTS

SWEET AND SPICY INGREDIENTS

• CHIPOTLE CHILE POWDER
• SMOKED PAPRIKA
• DRY RANCH DRESSING OR BLUE CHEESE POWDER
• CAYENNE PEPPER
• PARMESAN (the powder kind)
• WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE
• SOY SAUCE-just a little drizzle
• HOT SAUCE LIKE TABASCO-a few dashes
• MAPLE SYRUP-just a little drizzle for a touch of sweetness
• HONEY-just a little drizzle for a touch of sweetness

How to Keep Your Party Mix Warm

Add the baked party mix to a preheated slow cooker set to a low or warm temperature. This will keep the mix warm. Stir occasionally. KEEP THE LID OFF the slow cooker. The last thing you want is any condensation landing on you party mix. My favorite slow cooker, is the 9×13-inch casserole slow cooker.

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FOR FIESTA THEMED PARTY

EASY ENTERTAINING MAKE AHEAD APPS: This TEX-MEX SNACK MIX is also great served as an appetizer. CLICK HERE FOR TONS OF MEXICAN RECIPES→FIESTA PARTY RECIPES OR pour into a large jar with a wide mouth screw on lid. Place on the counter for a great after school snack.

How to Store Snack Mix

Once the party mix is cooled completely, store in an airtight container on the counter at room temperature or a cool place. If stored properly the party mix will stay fresh up to 2 weeks.

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