By Becky Hardin
Updated Jul 31, 2025
These Mexican spice cheese crackers are perfect for any party or for tailgating! Made with Cheez-Its, taco seasoning, and cilantro—they are so addicting. We love to have these around the house at all times. They are just too good and too easy not to make on the regular!
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“Made these for a party, sooo good!” – Miriam
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Easy Mexican Spice Cheese Crackers Recipe
Being a food blogger is all about self control. My days consist of being immersed in recipe after recipe, cocktail after cocktail. A lot of times, I’ll make small batch versions of the recipes I test, or I’ll make the drinks with tiny amounts of alcohol to make sure they taste right.
Usually I’m good at the self control…but not today. Today I made these Mexican spice cheese crackers. Today I made a lot of them. Let’s just say that there won’t be any left for Pat to sample. Oops…I’m not to blame. They’re just that good.
They have my three favorite things.—cheese, cilantro, and taco seasoning. Yep, just three ingredients are standing between you and total addiction. Just looking at the pictures, I’m contemplating making more. Someone, please, send help!
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- ▢ 1 13.7 oz. box White Cheddar Cheez-It (I used reduced fat)
- ▢ ¼ cup canola oil
- ▢ 1 1-oz. package taco seasoning Old El Paso or homemade
- ▢ 2 tbsp chopped cilantro dried or fresh
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250°F.
- In a large bowl, use your hands to mix oil and crackers, coating the crackers completely. Add the taco seasoning and cilantro and mix until well combined. Take care not to break the crackers as you mix with your hands. 1 13.7 oz. box White Cheddar Cheez-It, ¼ cup canola oil, 1 1-oz. package taco seasoning, 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- Spread crackers out evenly on a large baking tray. Cook for 20 minutes. Allow to cool before serving.
- Store in an airtight container or resealable bag.
Becky’s Tips
- Try them with Ritz or plain water crackers for a different flavor.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Mexican Spice Cheese Crackers Step by Step
Get the oven going: Preheat oven to 250°F.
Combine crackers and seasoning : In a large bowl, use your hands to mix ¼ cup oil and crackers, coating the crackers completely. Add the taco seasoning and 2 tbsp cilantro and mix until well combined. Take care not to break the crackers as you mix with your hands.
Cook crackers : Spread crackers out evenly on a large baking tray. Cook for 20 minutes. Allow to cool before serving.
Store or serve: Store in an air-tight container or resealable bag.
How to Store
Once your Mexican spice cheese crackers have cooled, store them in an airtight container or sealable jar. They will keep for a couple of days at room temperature.
They will still be good to eat after this time, but won’t be as crispy. To crisp them back up, pop them on a baking sheet and bake in the oven at 350°F for 10 minutes.
Serving Suggestions
These crackers are totally addictive by themselves, but they are great to serve with your favorite Mexican dips too. Try them with creamy homemade guacamole , fresh and tart pico de gallo , or even this tasty Mexican street corn salsa .
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Mexican Spice Cheese Crackers
Ingredients
- 1 13.7 oz. box White Cheddar Cheez-It (I used reduced fat)
- ¼ cup canola oil
- 1 1-oz. package taco seasoning Old El Paso or homemade
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro dried or fresh
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250°F.
- In a large bowl, use your hands to mix oil and crackers, coating the crackers completely. Add the taco seasoning and cilantro and mix until well combined. Take care not to break the crackers as you mix with your hands. 1 13.7 oz. box White Cheddar Cheez-It, ¼ cup canola oil, 1 1-oz. package taco seasoning, 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- Spread crackers out evenly on a large baking tray. Cook for 20 minutes. Allow to cool before serving.
- Store in an airtight container or resealable bag.
Notes
- Try them with Ritz or plain water crackers for a different flavor.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
