TEX CHEX MIX

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Spices, corn nuts and tortilla chips add flavor and heat to our Texas-inspired snack mix.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Snack

Time 15m

Yield 28

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 cups Corn Chex™ cereal
3 cups Rice Chex™ cereal
3 cups Wheat Chex™ cereal
1 cup dry-roasted peanuts
1 cup bite-size pretzel twists
1 cup crunchy toasted corn kernel nuts
1/3 cup butter or margarine
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
2 cups regular or nacho flavored tortilla chips, broken into 1-inch pieces

Steps:

In large microwavable bowl, mix cereals, peanuts, pretzels and corn kernel nuts.
In 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave butter uncovered on High about 40 seconds or until melted. Stir in seasonings. Pour over cereal mixture; stir until evenly coated.
Microwave uncovered on High for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring after each minute. Stir in tortilla chips. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 270 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g