- 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
- Heat oven to 250 degrees F.
- In ungreased 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.