Margarita Chex® Fiesta Mix
Salt, lime and a dash of tequila provide authentic margarita flavor to this adult snack mix. Olé!
15 min |
15 min |
20 servings (1/2 cup each) |
| 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 |
| 1/2 | 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) |
| 1 | cup dried cranberries or cherries |
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| You can use 9 cups of Corn Chex® or Rice Chex® instead of a combination of the three cereals. |
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| Make this mix family-friendly by substituting 2 tablespoons lime juice for the tequila. |
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| For a touch of whimsy, rub the rim of a very large margarita glass with a cut lime. Dip the rim in coarse salt, and present the snack mix in the glass. |
| 1. | In large microwavable bowl, mix cereals, nuts and pretzels; set aside. |
| 2. | In 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave butter on High about 40 seconds or until melted. Stir in tequila, seasoned salt, red pepper and dry margarita mix. Pour over cereal mixture; stir until evenly coated. |
| 3. | Microwave uncovered on High 5 minutes, thoroughly stirring every 2 minutes. Stir in cranberries. Spread on paper towels to cool. Store in airtight container. |
180 ( 80); 9g ( 3 1/2g, 0g); 10mg; 390mg; 23g ( 2g, 8g); 3g 8%; 2%; 6%; 30% 1 ; 1/2 ; 0 ; 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 tsp Fats & Oils