Chili-Lime Chex® Mix
The zest of lime meets a punch of chili, garlic, onion and cayenne in a corny crunchy cereal mix.
15 min |
15 min |
22 servings (1/2 cup each) |
| 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 |
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| Serve this zesty snack mix in a margarita glass with a salted rim. Rub the rim of the glass with the cut side of a lime or lemon wedge, then dip the rim into a shallow dish of coarse salt. |
| 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. |
| 2. | Microwave uncovered on High 5 to 6 minutes, stirring thoroughly every 2 minutes. Spread on paper towels to cool. Store in airtight container. |
120 ( 50); 5g ( 2 1/2g, 0g); 10mg; 230mg; 17g ( 1g, 1g); 1g 8%; 2%; 4%; 20% 1/2 ; 1/2 ; 0 ; 1 1 1 tsp Fats & Oils