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

Preparation

Heat oven to 250°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.