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Chex® Sweet and Spicy Pub Snack

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated May 16, 2012
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The sweetness of brown ale enhances the spicy flavor of this addicting snack mix!

Chex® Sweet and Spicy Pub Snack

  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 15 min
  • Servings 20
  • Ingredients 10
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Ingredients

  • 4 cups Corn Chex™ cereal
  • 4 cups Rice Chex™ cereal
  • 2 cups pretzel nuggets
  • 1 1/2 cups beer nuts
  • 1/2 cup brown ale beer
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In large microwavable bowl, mix cereals, pretzels and nuts.
  • Step 
    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.
  • Step 
    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.

Nutrition

150 Calories
7g Total Fat
2g Protein
19g Total Carbohydrate
5g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
150
Calories from Fat
60
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;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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