South of the Border Mix

By AJloves2cook

Serving Size: 1/2 cup;
132 Calories,
15g Carbohydrate,
3g Protein,
7g Fat,
1mg Cholesterol,
284mg Sodium,
1g Dietary Fiber

Ingredients

• 6 Tbsp Oleo or Butter
• 1 pkg (1.25oz) Taco Seasoning Mix, dry
• 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp Hot Pepper Sauce
• 1 cup Peanuts
• 8 cups Meijer™ Rice, Corn, or Wheat Squares or a combination of the three
• 1 cup Pretzels
• 1 cup Bite-Size Cheese Crackers
• 2 Tbsp American Cheese Food powder, optional

Preparation

Step 1

Microwave Oven:
In a large, microwave-safe bowl, melt oleo on HIGH. Stir in Taco seasoning, Worcestershire sauce and pepper sauce. Gradually add cereals, peanuts, pretzels and cheese crackers; stir to coat evenly. Microwave on HIGH 5 to 6 minutes*, stirring thoroughly with a rubber spatula every 2 minutes and scraping sides and bottom of bowl. Spread on absorbent paper to cool. If desired, sprinkle American cheese food powder over warm mix. Store in airtight container.

Conventional Oven:
In preheated 250°F oven, melt oleo in open roasting pan. Stir in Taco seasoning, Worcestershire sauce and pepper sauce. Gradually add cereals, peanuts, pretzels and cheese crackers; stir to coat evenly. Bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Spread on absorbent paper to cool. If desired, sprinkle American cheese food powder over warm mix. Store in airtight container.

*Due to differences in microwave ovens, cooking time is approximate.