Tequila Lime Chex Mix Recipes

TEQUILA LIME CHEX™ MIX

Steps:

• In large microwavable bowl, combine Chex™, pretzels, peanuts, and tortilla strips; set aside.
• In small microwavable bowl, microwave butter uncovered on High about 40 seconds or until melted. Stir in tequila, Worcestershire, lime juice, seasoned salt, chili powder, and garlic powder. Pour over cereal mixture; stir until evenly coated. Microwave uncovered on High 5 to 6 minutes, thoroughly stirring every 2 minutes. Spread on paper towels to cool, and sprinkle with the fresh lime zest. Store in airtight container.

TEQUILA-LIME COCKTAIL SNACK MIX

Steps:

• In a large microwave-safe bowl, mix together the tortilla chips, popcorn and corn cereal.
• In a small pot, melt the butter over low heat. Stir in the tequila, hot sauce, salt and lime zest and juice until well combined. While mixing, slowly pour over the cereal mixture; mix until everything is well coated.
• Microwave for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let cool. Store in a resealable bag or airtight container.

CHILE-LIME PARTY MIX

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment.
• In a large bowl, combine the corn cereal, peanuts, pretzels, chipotle Cheddar crackers, tortilla chips, coconut, corn nuts and pepitas.
• In a small saucepan, melt the butter. Add the lime zest, seasoning salt, kosher salt and chili powder. Simmer until the flavors are combined, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the Parmesan.
• Pour half the seasoning mixture over the party mix and stir to combine. Then add the second half of the seasoning mix and stir again, making sure the seasoning mixture is evenly distributed over the party mix. Divide between the 2 prepared baking sheets and bake until the mix is lightly toasted and the Parmesan is melted, about 15 minutes. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.

MARGARITA CHEX MIX

Steps:

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