SWEET AND SPICY BEER NUTS CHEX MIX

Sweet and Spicy Beer Nuts Chex Mix image

The sweetness of brown ale enhances the spicy flavor of this addicting snack mix from the great beer-producing state of Wisconsin.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Snack

Time 15m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 cups Corn Chex™ cereal
4 cups Rice Chex™ cereal
2 cups pretzel nuggets
1 1/2 cups beer nuts
1/2 cup brown ale beer
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)

Steps:

In large microwavable bowl, mix cereals, pretzels and nuts.
In 4-cup microwavable measuring cup, place ale. Microwave uncovered on High 4 to 6 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes, until reduced to 1/4 cup. Stir in brown sugar, butter, chili powder, salt and red pepper. Microwave on High 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved. Pour over cereal mixture; stir until evenly coated.
Microwave uncovered on High 6 to 8 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes, until mixture just begins to brown. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 240 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g