Border Mix
A crunchy, savory snack mix featuring corn cereal, potato sticks, peanuts, and crispy onions, all tossed in a zesty taco-spiced butter. This simple baked treat is perfect for parties or as an anytime snack, delivering a satisfying crunch with a Tex-Mex flavor kick.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 1 hr
- Serves
- 6
- Difficulty
- Easy
Allergen information: may contain milk and peanuts. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
- 2 cupcorn squares cereal (Corn Chex), such as Chex
- 113 gpotato sticks
- 0.75 cuproasted peanuts, salted
- 0.25 cupunsalted butter
- 16 gtaco seasoning
- 85 gcanned fried onions
Equipment
large bowl · spatula · baking sheet · oven · small bowl
The method
Step by step
- 1
Preheat your oven to 135°C (275°F) and have a large rimmed baking sheet ready.
About 5 min
- 2
In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Melt in short 20-second bursts to avoid splattering.
- 3
Stir the taco seasoning into the melted butter until it's fully combined and forms a paste.
About 1 min
- 4
In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn cereal, potato sticks, roasted peanuts, and canned fried onions.
About 1 min
- 5
Pour the seasoned butter mixture over the dry ingredients in the bowl.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Use a spatula to scrape the small bowl clean to get all the flavorful seasoning.
- 6
Gently toss everything with a spatula until all the pieces are evenly coated.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Be gentle to avoid crushing the cereal and potato sticks.
- 7
Spread the mixture in a single, even layer on the baking sheet.
Cook’s note: A single layer is key for even toasting and maximum crispiness.
- 8
Bake for 30 minutes, stirring the mix every 10 minutes.
About 30 min
Cook’s note: Stirring prevents the edges from burning and helps everything cook evenly.
- 9
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the mix cool completely on the sheet.
About 20 min
Cook’s note: The mix will become much crispier as it cools.
- 10
Once cool, break up any large clusters with your hands before serving or storing.
Keep it good
Store in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain crispness.
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