Chili-Lime Snack Mix

Name: Chili-Lime Snack Mix
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 3 quarts.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 8 cups Corn Chex; 1 cup cheddar-flavored snack crackers; 1 cup corn nuts; 1 cup corn chips; 1 cup miniature pretzel twists; 6 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon grated lime zest; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 15 min. YIELD: 3 quarts.

Why buy a pricey bagged snack mix when you can easily make a better-tasting one at home? Create a Southwestern sensation with chili powder, cayenne pepper and a twist of lime. —Julie Beckwith, Crete, Illinois

Ingredients

8 cups Corn Chex
1 cup cheddar-flavored snack crackers
1 cup corn nuts
1 cup corn chips
1 cup miniature pretzel twists
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

1. In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; pour over cereal mixture and toss to coat.
2. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 5 minutes, stirring three times. Spread onto waxed paper to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 162 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 286mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

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