KENTUCKY BOURBON BACON CHEX MIX

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The flavors of the Bluegrass State- bourbon, bacon and pecans- combine in this delicious snack mix that starts with a bag of Chex Mix. This recipe is from Pillsbury. I love this recipe and there are so many way this recipe can be changed up is unbelievable!!!

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Other Appetizers

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

15 oz bag chex mix traditional snack mix
1 c pecan halves
1/2 lb bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled
1/2 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 c butter
1/4 c light corn syrup
2 Tbsp bourbon
3/4 tsp chipotle chili powder, optional

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 300^. Line two 15x10x1-inch pans with foil. Spray foil with canola oil. In large bowl, mix snack mix, pecans and bacon(I use the whole pound of bacon, lover that I am-lol);set aside.
  • 2. In 2-quart saucepan, heat sugar,butter and corn syrup over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until bubbly around edges. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally; remove from heat. Cool 2 minutes. Carefully stir in bourbon(I add a little more) and chipotle chili powder( I omit this and add 1 teaspoon zest of lime). Pour over snack mixture; toss until evenly coated. Spread snack mixture on pans. Bake 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes,to caramelize mixture. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Break into pieces. Store covered in refrigerator.

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