General
| Servings/Makes: | 20 (1/2 cup) |
|---|---|
| Total Time: | 1 hr 25 mins |
| Type: | Appetizer |
| Attributed to: | Chex |
| Web Source: | http://www.chex.com/Recipes/RecipeView.aspx?RecipeId=34037&CategoryId=342 |
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Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Butter or Margarine | 1/2 cup |
| Tequila | 2 tbsp |
| Salt, seasoned | 2 tsp |
| Pepper, cayenne | 1/4 tsp |
| Margarita mix | 2 envelopes (from 3-1/3oz pkg) - instant |
| Cereal, Corn Chex | 4 cups |
| Cereal, Rice Chex | 3 cups |
| Cereal, Wheat Chex | 2 cups |
| Nuts, mixed | 1 cup |
| Pretzel sticks | 1 cup |
| Cranberries | 1 cup dried or cherries |
Nutritional Information
| Calories: | 180 |
|---|---|
| Fat: | 9g |
| Cholesterol: | 10mg |
| Sodium: | 390mg |
| Carbohydrates: | 23g |
| Fiber: | 2g |
| Protein: | 3g |
| Daily Values: | Vitamin A 8%; Vitamin C 2%; Calcium 6%; Iron 30% |
| Exchanges: | 1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Lean Meat; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Medium-Fat Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat |
| Diabetic Friendly: | |
| Low Fat: |
Directions
Heat oven to 250°F.
In ungreased large roasting pan, melt butter in oven. Stir in tequila, seasoned salt, red pepper and dry margarita mix. Stir in cereals, nuts and pretzels until evenly coated.
Bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Stir in cranberries. Spread on paper towels to cool, about 15 minutes. Store in airtight container.