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Tequila Lime Chex™ Mix

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  • Prep 10 min
  • Total 15 min
  • Servings 24
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By Ali Ebright
Updated Sep 20, 2016
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Ingredients

  • 9 cups Chex™ cereal (I used equal parts corn, rice, and wheat Chex)
  • 2 cups pretzels
  • 1 cup peanuts
  • 1 cup tortilla strips* (or crushed tortilla chips)
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 3 tablespoons tequila
  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • zest of 1 lime

Steps

  • 1
    In large microwavable bowl, combine Chex™, pretzels, peanuts, and tortilla strips; set aside.
  • 2
    In small microwavable bowl, microwave butter uncovered on High about 40 seconds or until melted. Stir in tequila, Worcestershire, lime juice, seasoned salt, chili powder, and garlic powder. Pour over cereal mixture; stir until evenly coated. Microwave uncovered on High 5 to 6 minutes, thoroughly stirring every 2 minutes. Spread on paper towels to cool, and sprinkle with the fresh lime zest. Store in airtight container.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    *Tortilla strips can usually be found in grocery stores near the salad dressings.
  • tip 2
    To make this recipe in the microwave, combine all of the ingredients as directed above. Then instead of microwaving the Chex™ mix, spread it out in an even layer on a large parchment-covered baking sheet. Bake at 250°F for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Spread on paper towels to cool, and sprinkle with the fresh lime zest. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition

120 Calories, 6g Total Fat, 3g Protein, 14g Total Carbohydrate, 2g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
120
Calories from Fat
50
Total Fat
6g
9%
Saturated Fat
2g
9%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
5mg
2%
Sodium
300mg
13%
Potassium
95mg
3%
Total Carbohydrate
14g
5%
Dietary Fiber
1g
6%
Sugars
2g
Protein
3g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
6%
6%
Vitamin C
6%
6%
Calcium
4%
4%
Iron
20%
20%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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