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Kentucky Bourbon Bacon Chex Mix®

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated May 24, 2011
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The flavors of the Bluegrass State - bourbon, bacon and pecans - combine in this delicious snack mix that starts with a bag of Chex Mix.

Kentucky Bourbon Bacon Chex Mix®

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 1 hr 45 min
  • Servings 20
  • Ingredients 8
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Ingredients

  • 1 bag (15 oz) Chex Mix® traditional snack mix
  • 1 cup pecan halves
  • 1/2 lb bacon (6 to 8 slices), crisply cooked and crumbled
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon
  • 3/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 300°F. Line two 15x10x1-inch pans with foil. Spray foil with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix snack mix, pecans and bacon. Set aside.
  • Step 
    2
    In 2-quart saucepan, heat brown sugar, butter and corn syrup over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until bubbly around edges. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally; remove from heat. Cool 2 minutes. Carefully stir in bourbon and chipotle chili powder. Pour over snack mixture; toss until evenly coated.
  • Step 
    3
    Spread snack mixture on pans. Bake 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, to caramelize mixture. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Break into pieces. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition

230 Calories
12g Total Fat
3g Protein
24g Total Carbohydrate
9g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
230
Calories from Fat
110
Total Fat
12g
19%
Saturated Fat
4g
20%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
15mg
5%
Sodium
380mg
16%
Potassium
80mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate
24g
8%
Dietary Fiber
1g
5%
Sugars
9g
Protein
3g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
4%
4%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
6%
6%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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