Appetizers: Crunchy

 

Now for a little something to munch on before everything else is ready to eat.

Slow-Cooker Fiesta Ranch Chex Mix

Ingredients:

4 cups Corn Chex cereal
2 cups Wheat Chex cereal
4 cups small pretzel twists
2 cups bit-size corn chips
1/4 cup butter, melted
4 teaspoons dry ranch dressing mix (from 1-oz package)
2 teaspoons Old El Paso taco seasoning mix (from 1-oz package)

Directions:

In slow cooker, place both cereals. Add pretzels and corn chips.

In small bowl, stir together butter, taco and dressing mixes with whisk until well combined. Pour over cereal mixture; stir until evenly coated.

Cook uncovered on high heat setting 2 hours, stirring every 15-20 minutes.

Spread mixture on cookie sheet or tray; cool 3 to 5 minutes before serving.

Source: Betty Crocker. You can find it here.

Notes: This is a good way to satiate that salty and crunchy craving that you might have.