BOURBON BACON CHEX MIX

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The flavors of the Bluegrass State-bourbon, bacon and pecans-meet up in this great snack mix that starts with a bag of Chex Mix.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Snack

Time 1h45m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 bag (15 oz) Chex Mix® traditional snack mix
1 cup pecan halves
1/2 lb bacon (6 to 8 slices), crisply cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoons bourbon
3/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 300°F. Line two 15x10x1-inch pans with foil. Spray foil with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix snack mix, pecans and bacon. Set aside.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat brown sugar, butter and corn syrup over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until bubbly around edges. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally; remove from heat. Cool 2 minutes. Carefully stir in bourbon and chipotle chili powder. Pour over snack mixture; toss until evenly coated.
  • Spread snack mixture on pans. Bake 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, to caramelize mixture. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Break into pieces. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 380 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g

Ronnie Singh
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my Chex mix turned out really bland.


Haneen halmy
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This Chex mix is just okay. It's not bad, but it's not great either.


Binita khatri
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I followed the recipe exactly and my Chex mix turned out burnt.


Vonnie Kenyon
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This Chex mix is a bit too salty for my taste.


Bawali Bhai
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The bacon in this Chex mix was a bit too chewy.


Chorail Pari
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This Chex mix is a bit too sweet for my taste.


Gamaradine luotfi
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I'm not a huge fan of bacon, but this Chex mix is delicious. The bacon flavor is subtle and not overpowering.


Ak Gameing
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This Chex mix is so easy to make. I can have it ready in just a few minutes.


Figo Speelman
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I love the sweet and salty combination in this Chex mix. It's the perfect snack to satisfy my cravings.


Md Rize
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This is the best Chex mix I've ever had. The bacon and bourbon flavor is amazing.


Luca Palici
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I've made this Chex mix several times and it always turns out great. It's the perfect snack to have on hand for unexpected guests.


Futhi Mahlalela
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The Bourbon Bacon Chex Mix was a huge success at our last family gathering. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Jade Corrales
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Making this Chex mix was so fun! It's a great way to get the kids involved in the kitchen.


Mubarak Suleiman m
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This Chex mix recipe is a hit at all my parties. It's the perfect salty and sweet snack to munch on while socializing.