Sweet and Spicy Beer Nuts Chex Mix

Prep 15 min
Total 15 min
Servings 20

The sweetness of brown ale enhances the spicy flavor of this addicting snack mix from the great beer-producing state of Wisconsin. MORE+ LESS-

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Updated June 23, 2014

Ingredients

cups Corn Chex™ cereal

cups Rice Chex™ cereal

cups pretzel nuggets

1 1/2

cups beer nuts

1/2

cup brown ale beer

1/4

cup packed brown sugar

tablespoons butter

tablespoon chili powder

1/4

teaspoon salt

1/4

teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)

Steps

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1

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

In 4-cup microwavable measuring cup, place ale. Microwave uncovered on High 4 to 6 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes, until reduced to 1/4 cup. Stir in brown sugar, butter, chili powder, salt and red pepper. Microwave on High 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved. Pour over cereal mixture; stir until evenly coated.
3

Microwave uncovered on High 6 to 8 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes, until mixture just begins to brown. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool. Store in airtight container.

Expert Tips

Beer nuts (which don’t contain any beer) have a sweet-and-salty glaze that makes them go well with a cold beer. A perfect addition to this pub-style snack!

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 150
Calories from Fat: 60

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 7g; 10%
Saturated Fat 2g 10% Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg; 0%
Sodium: 240mg; 10%
Potassium: 95mg; 3%
Total Carbohydrate: 19g; 6%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Sugars 5g
Protein: 2g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 8%; 8%
Vitamin C: 2%; 2%
Calcium: 4%; 4%
Iron: 25%; 25%

Exchanges:

1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 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;