Best Margarita Chex Mix Recipes

MARGARITA CHEX™ FIESTA MIX

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Classic margarita flavors of salt, lime and even a dash of tequila combine to make this jazzy snack mix. Olé!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Snack

Time 1h25m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1/2 Cup, Sodium 390 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g

MARGARITA CHEX MIX

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A fun twist on an old favorite. From the Chex Cereal company. Dry margarita mix is available in tubs at the supermarket near the drink mixes or at the liquor store.

Provided by Molly53

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 cups, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter (not tub or spread product)
2 tablespoons tequila or 2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons seasoning salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
7 ounces instant dry margarita mix
4 cups Corn Chex
3 cups Rice Chex
2 cups Wheat Chex
1 cup mixed nuts
1 cup small pretzels
1 cup dried cranberries