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Margarita Chex® Fiesta Mix

Classic margarita flavors of salt, lime and even a dash of tequila combine to make this jazzy snack mix. Olé!

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Prep Time 10 min
Total Time 1 hr 25 min
Servings 20

Ingredients

1/2: cup butter or margarine

2: tablespoons tequila

2: teaspoons seasoned salt

1/4: teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)

2: envelopes instant margarita mix, from 3 1/3-oz package

4: cups Corn Chex® cereal

3: cups Rice Chex® cereal

2: cups Wheat Chex® cereal

1: cup mixed nuts

1: cup bite-size pretzel twists

1: cup dried cranberries or cherries

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Directions

1 Heat oven to 250°F.
2 In ungreased large roasting pan, melt butter in oven. Stir in tequila, seasoned salt, red pepper and dry margarita mix. Stir in cereals, nuts and pretzels until evenly coated.
3 Bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Stir in cranberries. Spread on paper towels to cool, about 15 minutes. Store in airtight container.

EXPERT TIPS

Expert Tips

Use 2 tablespoons lime juice for the tequila for a family-favorite snack mix.

Serve this zesty snack mix in a margarita glass with a salted rim. Rub the rim of the glass with the cut side of a lime or lemon wedge, then dip the rim into a shallow dish of coarse salt.

You can use 9 cups of Corn Chex or Rice Chex instead of a combination of the three cereals.

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Nutrition Information

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1/2 Cup

Calories: 180
Calories from Fat: 80),

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 9g; 9%
(Saturated Fat 3 1/2g, 3 1/2% Trans Fat 0g 0% ),
Cholesterol: 10mg; 10%;
Sodium: 390mg; 390%;
Total Carbohydrate: 23g; 23%
(Dietary Fiber 2g 2% Sugars 8g 8% ),
Protein: 3g; 3%

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 8%;
Vitamin C: 2%;
Calcium: 6%;
Iron: 30%;

Exchanges:

1 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 1/2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

1 1/2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Posted 10/2/2009 5:29:58 PM REPORT ABUSE amys_favs said:

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You can purchase the margarita mix online. Check Amazon and eBay.

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Posted 9/2/2009 2:50:01 PM REPORT ABUSE Gutzyone said:

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This recipe is the greatest. Like others it was hard to find the powdered mix. You need to look at Liquor Stores. I did find it at a liquor store in Northern Minnesota after finding it on the internet on Amazon.com and buying tons of it. Okay though because everyone loves it and I will make it alot.

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Posted 5/4/2009 11:51:12 AM REPORT ABUSE mwil4 said:

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I couldn''t wait to make this recipe, but I can''t find a dry margarita mix anywhere in town, or within a 50 mile radius. All the food and liquor stores thought I was crazy. If the staff at Betty Crocker is going to post a recipe, the least they could do is find out if all the ingredients are readily available! I would like to know where others bought the margarita mix and what brand they bought. I looked online and could only find one source, but who wants to pay shipping just to try a recipe. I''m very disappointed!

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