Margarita Chex Mix

Submitted by Molly53

"A fun twist on an old favorite. From the Chex Cereal company. Dry margarita mix is available in tubs at the supermarket near the drink mixes or at the liquor store."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 10 cups
• Serves: 20

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter (not tub or spread product)
• 2 tablespoons tequila or 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 teaspoons seasoning salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 7 ounces instant dry margarita mix
• 4 cups Corn Chex
• 3 cups Rice Chex
• 2 cups Wheat Chex
• 1 cup mixed nuts
• 1 cup small pretzels
• 1 cup dried cranberries

directions

1. Preheat oven to 250F.
2. Melt margarine in large roasting pan in oven.
3. Stir in tequila, seasoned salt, red pepper and margarita mix.
4. Stir in cereals, nuts and pretzels until evenly coated.
5. Bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
6. Stir in dried cranberries.
7. Spread on paper towels to cool.
8. Store in airtight container.