Sweet and Spicy Beer Nuts Chex™ Party Mix

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

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.

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