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

Method

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