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

Prep Time: 20 Min

Total Time: 1 Hr 45 Min

Makes: 20 servings (1/2 cup each)

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INGREDIENTS

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

DIRECTIONS

1 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. 2 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. 3 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.

High Altitude (3500-6500 ft)

Nutritional Information

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)
  • Calories 230
    • (Calories from Fat 110),
  • Total Fat 12g
    • (Saturated Fat 4g,
    • Trans Fat 0g),
  • Cholesterol 15mg;
  • Sodium 380mg;
  • Total Carbohydrate 24g
    • (Dietary Fiber 1g,
    • Sugars 9g),
  • Protein 3g;
Percent Daily Value*:
  • Vitamin A 4.00%;
  • Vitamin C 0.00%;
  • Calcium 0.00%;
  • Iron 6.00%;
Exchanges:
  • 1/2 Starch;
  • 0 Fruit;
  • 1 Other Carbohydrate;
  • 0 Skim Milk;
  • 0 Low-Fat Milk;
  • 0 Milk;
  • 0 Vegetable;
  • 0 Very Lean Meat;
  • 1/2 Lean Meat;
  • 0 High-Fat Meat;
  • 2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choices:
  • 1 1/2;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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