Tex Mex Party Mix Food

PARTY MIX

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
• Dump the corn, wheat and rice cereal into a large mixing bowl. Add the pretzel sticks and nuts.
• In a microwave-safe bowl, add the butter, Worcestershire, seasoned salt, paprika, chili powder, onion powder, hot sauce and garlic and microwave until the butter is melted. Stir together and toss into the cereal mixture, stirring as you go.
• Transfer the mixture to 1 or 2 baking sheets and bake for 1 hour 15 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Let cool and store in an airtight container.
• Grab a handful every 40 minutes. Eat. Spoil your appetite.

TEX-MEX SNACK MIX

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Combine popcorn, pretzels, crackers and nuts in large bowl.
• Mix remaining ingredients until blended. Add to popcorn mixture; mix lightly.
• Spread onto rimmed baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
• Bake 15 min.; cool completely.

TEX-MEX PARTY NUTS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 300°F. In medium bowl, mix nuts and butter until nuts are coated. In small bowl, mix remaining ingredients except sugar; sprinkle over nuts. Stir until nuts are completely coated. Spread in single layer in 15x10x1-inch pan.
• Bake uncovered about 10 minutes or until nuts are toasted. Return to medium bowl. While nuts are still hot, sprinkle with sugar and toss to coat.
• Cool completely, about 1 hour. Store in airtight container at room temperature up to 3 weeks.

WINNING TEX-MEX PARTY WINGS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425°F. Line 18x12-inch rimmed sheet pan with foil. Place rack on top of foil. Spray rack and foil generously with cooking spray. In small bowl, stir together ranch dressing and hot sauce; cover and refrigerate.
• In gallon-size resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix flour and taco seasoning mixes. Add chicken to bag; seal, and shake to coat chicken. Place in single layer on rack. Discard any remaining flour mixture. Brush both sides of chicken with melted butter.
• Bake 25 minutes. Turn chicken. Bake 18 to 22 minutes longer or until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut to bone (at least 165°F). Transfer to serving platter, and sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with dressing.

TEX-MEX SEASONING MIX

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: about 6 tablespoons., To prepare dip: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream and 4-1/2 teaspoons seasoning mix. Serve with corn chips. Yield: about 1 cup., To prepare chicken: Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the process cheese, sour cream and milk. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until cheese is melted. Add the chicken, beans, tomatoes and 2 tablespoons seasoning mix; heat through., Drain noodles; add to sauce and toss to coat.

TEX MEX CHEX MIX!

Steps:

• Melt butter and mix with taco seasoning and Worcestershire. Combine dry ingredients, add butter mixture, and toss well. Bake at 275 for 1 hour, taking out to stir every 20 minutes.

TEX-MEX SPICE MIX

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together and store in an airtight container.
• Sprinkle to taste on beef, chicken, potatoes, corn, popcorn, etc.