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Chili-Lime Chex® Mix

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  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 15 min
  • Servings 22
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The zest of lime meets a punch of chili, garlic, onion and cayenne in a corny crunchy cereal mix.
Updated May 10, 2010
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Ingredients

  • 8 cups Corn Chex™ cereal
  • 1 cup corn nuts
  • 1 cup bite-size cheese crackers
  • 1 cup mini pretzel twists
  • 1 cup corn chips
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps

  • 1
    In large microwavable bowl, mix cereal, corn nuts, crackers, pretzels and corn chips. Set aside. In small microwavable bowl, microwave butter uncovered on High about 40 seconds or until melted. Stir in lime juice, lime zest and seasonings. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated.
  • 2
    Microwave uncovered on High 5 to 6 minutes, stirring thoroughly every 2 minutes. Spread on paper towels to cool. Store in airtight container.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    To ease the load of last-minute prep, make the mix up to 2 weeks ahead and store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

120 Calories, 5g Total Fat, 1g Protein, 17g Total Carbohydrate, 1g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
120
Calories from Fat
50
Total Fat
5g
8%
Saturated Fat
2 1/2g
12%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
10mg
3%
Sodium
230mg
10%
Potassium
45mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate
17g
6%
Dietary Fiber
1g
4%
Sugars
1g
Protein
1g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
8%
8%
Vitamin C
2%
2%
Calcium
4%
4%
Iron
20%
20%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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