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
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
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Step1Heat oven to 250°F.
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Step2In 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.
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Step3Bake 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
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