SnackAppetizer

Border Mix

Name: Border Mix
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: american, tex_mex
Ingredients: 2 cup corn squares cereal (Corn Chex) such as Chex; 113 g potato sticks; 0.75 cup roasted peanuts salted; 0.25 cup unsalted butter; 16 g taco seasoning; 85 g canned fried onions

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

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

Storage

Store in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain crispness.