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4 October 10, 2014 Appetizers

Cheesy Taco Snack Mix

A cheesy and spicy taco snack mix with crunchy popcorn, salty pretzels, buttery peanuts and cheesy crackers! Perfect for watching an afternoon football or baseball game! 

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A cheesy and spicy taco snack mix with crunchy popcorn, salty pretzels, buttery peanuts and cheesy crackers! Perfect for watching an afternoon football or baseball game! #snackmix #glutenfree #taco #gameday

Bare with me for a quick minute. Today I am going to talk about something I never thought I would here on this lil blog.

Baseball.

While I do love a warm evening at the ballpark, enjoying some cheesy nachos and a cold beer, the actual sport is a tad boring to me even though I do have a love for my home team. I grew up playing and loving soccer, and still love soccer over many other sports. But lately, I have caught myself staying up late to watch my beloved Royals.

A cheesy and spicy taco snack mix with crunchy popcorn, salty pretzels, buttery peanuts and cheesy crackers! Perfect for watching an afternoon football or baseball game! #snackmix #glutenfree #taco #gameday

If you are living under a rock, the Royals have made it to the post season for the first time since 1985! I was just a few weeks old at the time, so I can say that I have been waiting my whole life to see our team actually have a shot at making it to the World Series.  Many years the fans of KC root day in and day out for our team, believing that we will win that year. But sad to say, we have fallen short one too many times. But this year is different. We have held strong, and kicked butt if you ask me.

There has been many late nights watching all the extra innings and run after run, but the lack of sleep is minor compared to the excitement that is running through the veins of Kansas City.

A cheesy and spicy taco snack mix with crunchy popcorn, salty pretzels, buttery peanuts and cheesy crackers! Perfect for watching an afternoon football or baseball game! #snackmix #glutenfree #taco #gameday

Tonight marks the beginning of the second series and the last series before the World Series.  Which means, only 4 more wins stands between us and making it to the end. we have waited a long 29 years for this time, and I believe we will win!

A cheesy and spicy taco snack mix with crunchy popcorn, salty pretzels, buttery peanuts and cheesy crackers! Perfect for watching an afternoon football or baseball game! #snackmix #glutenfree #taco #gameday

So for all the game day watching we will be doing this weekend, I knew snacks would be in order. Between sweets to cure those sugar cravings, and adult beverages to quench our thirst, an endless bowl of spicy taco mix was in order.

Salty pretzels, buttery peanuts, crunchy popcorn and cheesy crackers all come together and are tossed with a mixture of melted coconut oil, buffalo sauce and taco seasoning for one spicy kick. This is a grown up version of the popular chex mix. If you don’t care for coconut oil, simply swap it out with another neutral oil. And if the spice is a bit much for you, just lower the amount of buffalo sauce because this baby has some kick!

A cheesy and spicy taco snack mix with crunchy popcorn, salty pretzels, buttery peanuts and cheesy crackers! Perfect for watching an afternoon football or baseball game! #snackmix #glutenfree #taco #gameday

A cheesy and spicy taco snack mix with crunchy popcorn, salty pretzels, buttery peanuts and cheesy crackers! Perfect for watching an afternoon football or baseball game! #snackmix #glutenfree #taco #gameday

The wonderful thing about this mix is, you can make it ahead of time, then snag it out of the pantry when its game time! It holds wonderfully but beware, this mix goes quickly!

This weekend will be consumed with baseball, adult beverages and lots of cheesy taco snack mix if you ask me!

 

 

A cheesy and spicy taco snack mix with crunchy popcorn, salty pretzels, buttery peanuts and cheesy crackers! Perfect for watching an afternoon football or baseball game! #snackmix #glutenfree #taco #gameday

Cheesy Taco Snack Mix

A cheesy and spicy taco snack mix with crunchy popcorn, salty pretzels, buttery peanuts and cheesy crackers! Perfect for watching an afternoon football or baseball game!

5 minPrep Time

40 minCook Time

45 minTotal Time

Author:

Megan

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups lightly salted popcorn
  • 2 cups pretzels
  • 2 cups gluten free cheesy crackers i](I used [Van's Say Cheese )[/i]
  • 1 cup peanuts
  • 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted
  • 1/3 cup hot sauce (such as Franks Hot Sauce)
  • 2 Tbsp Taco Seasoning
  • Taco Seasoning:
  • 1 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1 Tbsp cumin
  • 1 Tbsp onion powder
  • 1 Tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 Tbsp paprika
  • 1 Tbsp oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cayenne powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with a silicon baking sheet or parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, add the popcorn, pretzels, crackers and peanuts.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the melted coconut oil, hot sauce and taco seasoning. Pour over the popcorn mixture and toss well to complete coat.
  4. Spread out onto prepared baking sheet evenly, trying not to overlap too much.
  5. Place in oven. Bake 40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. When done baking, remove from oven, let cool then store in an air tight container.
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If you make this recipe, make sure to snap a photo and hashtag it #HOUSEWIFEINTRAININGFILES. I’d love to see what you are cooking up in your kitchen!

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Categories: Appetizers Tags: buffalo, cheese, coconut oil, dairy free, gluten free, healthy, make ahead, peanuts, popcorn, pretzels, snacks, spicy, taco

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Comments

  1. Beth @ The First Year says

    October 10, 2014 at 6:52 am

    I didn't even know baseball was still going on... I hope we can still be friends :\
    Reply
    • Meg says

      October 10, 2014 at 7:36 am

      I usually don't...but this year is different! We can still be friends, don't you worry :)
      Reply
  2. amanda @ fake ginger says

    October 10, 2014 at 8:03 am

    Oooh, I want a HUGE bowl of this! Good luck to your Royals! I've gotten out of baseball in recent years and I really miss it around this time every year.
    Reply
    • Meg says

      October 10, 2014 at 9:02 am

      Well thank you! I just got into reallyyyy watching it and loving it. Thanks Amanda!
      Reply
  3. Jenn @ Deliciously Sprinkled says

    October 10, 2014 at 8:26 am

    I love this cheesy taco snack mix, will be making this soon! :)
    Reply
    • Meg says

      October 10, 2014 at 9:01 am

      Love hearing that! Thanks Jenn!
      Reply
  4. Amanda @ Cookie Named Desire says

    October 10, 2014 at 10:15 am

    I don't know a thing about baseball besides the fact that a lot of the players are hella hot. (Sorry!) This snack mix though, it is just too good to be true. I want it all!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      October 10, 2014 at 12:47 pm

      Ha I agree! Not too shabby, huh?! Thanks Amanda! I can't stop eating it!
      Reply
  5. Kristen says

    October 10, 2014 at 10:49 am

    I'll admit it, I have the Royal blue bug too! It has been such a fun last few weeks in KC hasn't it? LOVE this recipe!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      October 10, 2014 at 12:47 pm

      I agree! It is so exciting to see everyone sporting their Royals gear longer than a few months! Thanks Kristen!!
      Reply
  6. Alison H. says

    October 10, 2014 at 11:10 am

    Perfect! Just in time for football Saturday!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      October 10, 2014 at 12:46 pm

      I like the way you think!!
      Reply
  7. Stephanie says

    October 10, 2014 at 4:08 pm

    This mix looks yummy! I can't wait to make it for a football Sunday, as my Pirates are already out of it. PS - I know the feeling of waiting an eternity (or since 1993) to see your team in the playoffs - it's so exciting!! Enjoy!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      October 11, 2014 at 7:51 am

      Well thank you Stephanie! Hope you love it!
      Reply
  8. Ashley says

    October 12, 2014 at 7:24 pm

    I love snack mixes! Although they are dangerous in our house :) haha I blow through them so fast! Looks fantastic!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      October 12, 2014 at 7:47 pm

      I am with ya!! We have been known to hide them...its every man for themselves! Ha! Thanks Ashley!
      Reply
  9. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says

    October 12, 2014 at 7:36 pm

    This would not be safe in my house, not at all. And I never watch baseball, unless it's the playoffs. :)
    Reply
    • Meg says

      October 12, 2014 at 7:49 pm

      It definitely is not safe around here either!! And this is the only time I am actually enjoying the playoffs :) Thanks Dorothy!
      Reply
  10. Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats says

    October 12, 2014 at 9:30 pm

    What a fabulous snack mix! I'm such a snacker and this would be a perfect treat for any occasion!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      October 13, 2014 at 8:19 am

      We ar too so it is perfect! Thanks Julie!
      Reply
  11. susan armstrong says

    January 26, 2015 at 1:57 pm

    I gather you mean 1/3 cup hot sauce? Just checking!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      January 26, 2015 at 2:28 pm

      Yes! Thank you for catching that. The recipes all fixed!
      Reply
  12. Karen says

    January 29, 2016 at 10:57 am

    Cannot have coconut oil. What would be a good substitution? These really look delish!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      January 29, 2016 at 11:00 am

      Just another neutral oil would work, like canola. Enjoy!
      Reply
  13. Diane says

    February 8, 2016 at 6:54 pm

    I made this twice and neither time did it work. It was supposed to be a snack at my SuperBowl party~I followed the recipe exactly, and the mix glommed up on the pretzels, made the popcorn soggy, and after 40 minutes in the oven, seemed to burn the pretzels. It looks so delicious! Any hints or tips?
    Reply
    • Meg says

      February 13, 2016 at 6:29 am

      Hi Diane, I am sorry to hear that! I am unsure what went wrong as I was not in the kitchen with you. This is a recipe I have made many times so not sure the exact thing that went wrong. The only thing is that we used different brands of ingredients?
      Reply

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