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Chili-Lime Chex* Mix

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  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 15 min
  • Servings 22
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The zest of lime meets a punch of chili, garlic, onion and cayenne in a corny crunchy cereal mix.
Created May 3, 2012
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Ingredients

  • 8 cups (2 L) Rice Chex* cereal
  • 1 cup (250 mL) corn nuts
  • 1 cup (250 mL) bite-size cheese crackers
  • 1 cup (250 mL) mini pretzel twists
  • 1 cup (250 mL) corn chips
  • 6 tbsp (90 mL) butter
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) lime juice
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) lime zest
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) onion powder
  • 1/8 tsp (0.5 mL) cayenne pepper

Steps

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    1
    In large microwavable bowl, mix cereal, corn nuts, crackers, pretzels and corn chips. Set aside. In small microwavable bowl, microwave butter uncovered on High about 40 seconds or until melted. Stir in lime juice, lime zest and seasonings. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated.
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    2
    Microwave uncovered on High 5 to 6 minutes, stirring thoroughly every 2 minutes. Spread on paper towels to cool. Store in airtight container.

Expert Tips

  • Tip 1
    Special Touch: Serve this zesty snack mix in a margarita glass with a salted rim. Rub the rim of the glass with the cut side of a lime or lemon wedge, then dip the rim into a shallow dish of coarse salt.

Nutrition Information

120 Calories, 5g Total Fat, 1g Protein, 17g Total Carbs, 1g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 22 Servings (1/2 cup each)
Calories
120
Total Fat
5g
Saturated Fat
2 1/2g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
10mg
Sodium
230mg
Total Carbs
17g
Dietary Fiber
1g
Sugars
1g
Protein
1g
% Daily Value*:
Exchanges:
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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