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Margarita Chex Fiesta Mix


"Salt, lime and a dash of tequila provide authentic margarita flavor to this adult snack mix -- ole!"
Original recipe yield: 20 (1/2 cup) servings.
Prep Time:
10 Minutes
Ready In:
1 Hour 25 Minutes
Servings:
20

INGREDIENTS:

  • 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)
  • 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 cup dried cranberries or cherries

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Heat oven to 250 degrees F.
  2. 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.
  3. Bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Stir in cranberries. Spread on paper towels to cool, about 15 minutes. Store in airtight container.