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Chili-Lime Chex® Mix

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated May 10, 2010
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The zest of lime meets a punch of chili, garlic, onion and cayenne in a corny crunchy cereal mix.

Chili-Lime Chex® Mix

  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 15 min
  • Servings 22
  • Ingredients 12
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Ingredients

  • 8 cups Corn Chex™ cereal
  • 1 cup corn nuts
  • 1 cup bite-size cheese crackers
  • 1 cup mini pretzel twists
  • 1 cup corn chips
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In large microwavable bowl, mix cereal, corn nuts, crackers, pretzels and corn chips. Set aside. In small microwavable bowl, microwave butter uncovered on High about 40 seconds or until melted. Stir in lime juice, lime zest and seasonings. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated.
  • Step 
    2
    Microwave uncovered on High 5 to 6 minutes, stirring thoroughly every 2 minutes. Spread on paper towels to cool. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition

120 Calories
5g Total Fat
1g Protein
17g Total Carbohydrate
1g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
120
Calories from Fat
50
Total Fat
5g
8%
Saturated Fat
2 1/2g
12%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
10mg
3%
Sodium
230mg
10%
Potassium
45mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate
17g
6%
Dietary Fiber
1g
4%
Sugars
1g
Protein
1g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
8%
8%
Vitamin C
2%
2%
Calcium
4%
4%
Iron
20%
20%
Exchanges:
1/2 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 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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