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Margarita Chex® Fiesta Mix
Margarita Chex® Fiesta Mix
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This festive Margarita Chex® Fiesta Mix brings the flavors of your favorite cocktail to a crunchy snack blend. The combination of cereals, nuts, pretzels and dried cranberries gets a zesty kick from tequila, margarita mix, and a hint of cayenne heat. Slow-baked to crunchy perfection, this addictive party mix offers the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and tangy flavors—ideal for Cinco de Mayo celebrations, game days, or anytime entertaining.
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Ingredients
1/2 cup butter or margarine
2 tablespoons tequila
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
2 envelopes instant margarita mix (from 3 1/3-oz package)
4 cups Corn Chex® cereal
3 cups Rice Chex® cereal
2 cups Wheat Chex® cereal
1 cup mixed nuts
1 cup bite-size pretzel twists
1 cup dried cranberries or cherries
Directions
Heat oven to 250°F.
In un-greased large roasting pan, melt butter in oven.
Stir in tequila, seasoned salt, red pepper and dry margarita mix.
Stir in cereals, nuts and pretzels until evenly coated.
Bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
Stir in cranberries.
Spread on paper towels to cool, about 15 minutes.
Store in airtight container.
Servings\Yield
Makes:20 servings (1/2 cup each)
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving (1/2 cup) - Calories: 170; Total Fat: 8g (Saturated Fat: 3.5g); Cholesterol: 10mg; Sodium: 210mg; Total Carbohydrates: 22g (Dietary Fiber: 2g, Sugars: 6g); Protein: 3g
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
🧑‍🍳 The Cook:  Carol Jancsi 🔑 Keywords: appetizers, tequila, margarita mix, pretzels, nuts, cranberries, Corn Chex®, Rice Chex®, Wheat Chex®
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📚 Collections: Cooking With "Cow" (Carol Jancsi), From The Ferguson Family, The TFR Cookbook
Margarita Chex® Fiesta Mix was added on August 10, 2008 and last updated on June 03, 2025.
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