Chex Mix

Katie`s Signature Recipe: Spiced Nuts `n Chex Mix

Start to Finish: 15 Minutes

1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1/4 cup butter or margarine
2 cups Corn Chex cereal
2 cups Rice Chex cereal
2 cups Wheat Chex cereal
1 can (11.5 ounces) mixed nuts

1. In small bowl, mix sugar, chili powder and red pepper; set aside.
2. In large microwavable bowl, microwave butter uncovered on High about 40
seconds or until melted. Stir in cereals and nuts until evenly coated. Stir in
sugar mixture until evenly coated.
3. Microwave uncovered on High 5 to 6 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes, until
mixture just begins to turn brown. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in
airtight container.

** I substituted a tasty bbq seasoning mix for the chili powder because I am not a chili powder fan. I also subbed part plain peanuts part honey roasted for the mixed nuts and it was really good.**

Something to note: I started to microwave it at the first 2 minute increment and by the time that was done it was burned in the middle. I scooped out the five or six pieces of charcoal and nuked it another 30 seconds before I decided that was good enough. It's plenty tasty w/out microwaving it for 6 minutes. My microwave is insane.