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Margarita Chex™ Fiesta Mix

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Aug 1, 2017
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Classic margarita flavors of salt, lime and even a dash of tequila combine to make this jazzy snack mix. Olé!

Margarita Chex™ Fiesta Mix

  • Prep Time 10 min
  • Total 1 hr 25 min
  • Servings 20
  • Ingredients 11
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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

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 250°F.
  • Step 
    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.
  • Step 
    3
    Bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Stir in cranberries. Spread on paper towels to cool, about 15 minutes. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition

180 Calories
9g Total Fat
3g Protein
23g Total Carbohydrate
8g Sugars

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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