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Layered Chex® Mex Casserole

Go Tex-Mex with Chex®! Enjoy a super-easy meal the kids can layer and adults can bake.
Prep Time: 10 min
Total Time: 35 min
Makes: 9 servings
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4 1/2cups Corn Chex® cereal
2cups Progresso® red kidney beans (from 19-oz can), undrained
2cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
1 1/2cups Old El Paso® Thick 'n Chunky salsa
Sour cream, if desired
Serve with...
Honey Bear Dip Honey Bear Dip
Total Time: 1 hour 5 min
1.Heat oven to 350°F.
2.In ungreased 8-inch square baking dish, spread 2 1/2 cups of the cereal. Spoon beans evenly over cereal. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the cheese. Spoon salsa evenly over cheese. Sprinkle with remaining 2 cups cereal and 1 cup cheese.
3.Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until hot and cheese is melted. Serve hot or cold with sour cream.
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Substitution
Use canned spicy chili beans instead of kidney beans if you'd like this spicier.
Success
It’s easy enough for kids to make, but make sure this dish is made only under the supervision of a parent or other responsible adult.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving: Calories 230 (Calories from Fat 80); Total Fat 9g (Saturated Fat 5g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 25mg; Sodium 710mg; Total Carbohydrate 27g (Dietary Fiber 3g, Sugars 4g); Protein 11Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 15%; Vitamin C 2%; Calcium 20%; Iron 30Exchanges: 1 Starch; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 1 Lean Meat; 1 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 2 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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