Margarita Chex™ Fiesta Mix

  • Prep 10 min
  • Total 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

Steps

  • 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.

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/2 Cup
Calories
180
Calories from Fat
80
Total Fat
9g
13%
Saturated Fat
3 1/2g
17%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
10mg
4%
Sodium
390mg
16%
Potassium
90mg
3%
Total Carbohydrate
23g
8%
Dietary Fiber
2g
8%
Sugars
8g
Protein
3g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
8%
8%
Vitamin C
2%
2%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
30%
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 Choice
1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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