Tequila-Lime Chex Mix

Portions:24
Total time 10 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 9 cups Corn Chex Rice Chex or Wheat Chex cereal (or a combination)
  • 2 cups pretzels
  • 1 cup peanuts
  • 1 cup tortilla strips
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 3 tablespoons tequila
  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Grated peel of 1 lime

Instructions

  • In large microwavable bowl, mix cereal, pretzels, peanuts and tortilla strips; set aside.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave butter uncovered on High about 40 seconds or until melted.
  • Stir in tequila, Worcestershire sauce, lime juice, seasoned salt, chili powder and garlic powder.
  • Pour over cereal mixture; stir until evenly coated.
  • Microwave uncovered on High 5 to 6 minutes, thoroughly stirring every 2 minutes.
  • Spread on paper towels to cool.
  • Sprinkle with lime peel.
  • Store in airtight container for up to 5 days.

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Oven Directions:

Heat oven to 250°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking parchment paper. Prepare recipe as directed . Spread mixture in even layer in pan. Bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.

Kitchen Secrets

Tortilla strips can usually be found in grocery stores near the salad dressings or in the produce department. If you can’t find them, substitute coarsely crushed tortilla chips or you can make your own tortilla strips. To make your own, heat oven to 375°F. Place 2 teaspoons vegetable oil in small dish; stir in 2 to 3 drops red or green food color (or color of your choice). Brush oil mixture over tortillas, working the brush until color is even. Using pizza cutter, cut tortillas into thin strips. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake about 8 minutes, stirring once, until crisp.
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Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Holliday Christmas