Spicy Chipotle Snack Mix

Name: Spicy Chipotle Snack Mix
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: about 2-3/4 quarts.
Cuisine: Mexican Recipes
Ingredients: 5 cups Corn Chex; 2 cups Rice Chex; 2 cups Wheat Chex; 1 cup miniature pretzels; 1 cup dry roasted peanuts; 1/2 cup butter, melted; 2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt

My family craves anything flavored with chipotle--and this spicy snack fills the bill. It's great for last-minute get-togethers because it takes only 15 minutes to prepare.

Ingredients

5 cups Corn Chex
2 cups Rice Chex
2 cups Wheat Chex
1 cup miniature pretzels
1 cup dry roasted peanuts
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt

Directions

In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the cereals, pretzels and peanuts. In a small bowl, combine the butter and spices; pour over cereal mixture and toss to coat.
Microwave, uncovered, on high for 5-6 minutes, stirring three times. Spread onto waxed paper to cool. Store in airtight containers.

Editor's Note

This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 203 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 418mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.

Originally published as Spicy Chipotle Chex Mix in Taste of Home Christmas Annual 2013

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cyng

Dec 16, 2014

I didn't have any Chex mix on hand, so I used regular and nacho flavored Bugles. It turned out really well. I had several requests for the recipe.