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Spicy Chipotle Chex Mix

1 Ratings

1 Comments

Prep 15 min
Total 15 min
Servings 26

Chipotles and chili powder add a smoky, spicy kick to this snack mix. MORE + LESS -

Ingredients

cups Corn Chex™ cereal

cups Rice Chex™ cereal

cups Wheat Chex™ cereal

cup pretzel sticks

cup dry-roasted peanuts

1/2

cup butter or margarine

teaspoons ground chipotle chile pepper

teaspoon chili powder

1/2

teaspoon seasoned salt

tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps

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1

In large microwavable bowl, mix cereals, pretzels and nuts.
2

In 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave butter uncovered on High about 40 seconds or until melted. Stir in pepper, chili powder and salt. Pour over cereal mixture; stir until evenly coated.
3

Microwave uncovered on High 5 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes. Spread on waxed paper or foil. Sprinkle with cheese. Let cool completely. Store in airtight container.

Expert Tips

Go ahead, add some bite-size cheese crackers to this mix - about 1 cup would be just enough! These crackers come in a wide variety of flavors.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 130
Calories from Fat: 60

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 7g; 10%
Saturated Fat 3g 14% Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol: 10mg; 3%
Sodium: 240mg; 10%
Potassium: 75mg; 2%
Total Carbohydrate: 13g; 4%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5% Sugars 2g
Protein: 3g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 8%; 8%
Vitamin C: 0%; 0%
Calcium: 6%; 6%
Iron: 25%; 25%

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 1/2 Fat;