Mexicali Crunch

Submitted by Donna M.

"A spicy version of the ever popular cereal snack mixes."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 25mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 4 quarts

ingredients

• 4 cups corn flakes
• 8 cups Crispix cereal or 8 cups Chex cereal
• 3 cups corn or 3 cups tortilla chips
• 1 cup roasted peanuts
• 1⁄2 cup margarine (not low fat)
• 1⁄2 cup light corn syrup or 1/2 cup dark corn syrup
• 1⁄4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix

directions

1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.
2. In large roasting pan combine cereals, chips and peanuts.
3. In medium saucepan combine margarine, syrup, brown sugar and taco seasoning.
4. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
5. Pour over cereal mixture and toss gently to coat well.
6. Bake 60 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
7. Cool, stirring frequently while cooling.
8. Store in tightly covered container.
9. VARIATION: For a Texicali version of this spicy snack, substitute 5 Tablespoons of chili seasoning mix for the taco seasoning.