Chex® Sweet and Spicy Pub Snack

Vegetarian
Health score
1%
Chex® Sweet and Spicy Pub Snack
15 min.
20
140kcal

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Looking for a quick and delicious snack that will elevate your next gathering? Look no further than this Chex® Sweet and Spicy Pub Snack! Perfectly balanced with a delightful mix of sweet and spicy flavors, this vegetarian treat is sure to please a crowd. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can whip up a batch that serves 20 people, making it an ideal choice for parties, game days, or casual get-togethers.

This recipe combines the crunch of corn and rice cereals with the satisfying bite of pretzel nuggets and the nutty goodness of beer nuts. The secret to its irresistible flavor lies in the rich brown ale beer, which is reduced to create a syrupy glaze that coats the mix beautifully. A touch of brown sugar adds sweetness, while chili powder and cayenne pepper bring the heat, creating a snack that’s both savory and sweet.

Not only is this Chex® Sweet and Spicy Pub Snack a fantastic appetizer, but it also makes for a great on-the-go snack or a delightful addition to your antipasti platter. Once you try this easy-to-make recipe, it’s bound to become a staple in your snack repertoire. So gather your ingredients, and let’s get cooking!

Ingredients

  • cups cornflakes 
  • cups rice chex 
  • cups pretzel nuggets 
  • 1.5 cups beer 
  • 0.5 cup ale 
  • 0.3 cup brown sugar packed
  • tablespoons butter 
  • tablespoon chili powder 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground pepper red (cayenne)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • aluminum foil
  • microwave
  • measuring cup

Directions

  1. In large microwavable bowl, mix cereals, pretzels and nuts.
  2. In 4-cup microwavable measuring cup, place ale. Microwave uncovered on High 4 to 6 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes, until reduced to 1/4 cup. Stir in brown sugar, butter, chili powder, salt and red pepper. Microwave on High 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved.
  3. Pour over cereal mixture; stir until evenly coated.
  4. Microwave uncovered on High 6 to 8 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes, until mixture just begins to brown.
  5. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

Calories140kcal
Protein7.15%
Fat18.04%
Carbs74.81%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8.15
Glycemic Load
0.34
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
5.8921739173972%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.09mg
Epicatechin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.19mg
Gallocatechin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:139.87kcal
6.99%
Fat:2.69g
4.14%
Saturated Fat:1.53g
9.54%
Carbohydrates:25.13g
8.38%
Net Carbohydrates:24.36g
8.86%
Sugar:5.43g
6.04%
Cholesterol:6.12mg
2.04%
Sodium:363.9mg
15.82%
Alcohol:0.92g
100%
Alcohol %:1.83%
100%
Protein:2.4g
4.8%
Iron:3.51mg
19.51%
Folate:61.65µg
15.41%
Vitamin B6:0.22mg
11.06%
Vitamin B3:2.17mg
10.87%
Vitamin B2:0.18mg
10.71%
Manganese:0.21mg
10.69%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
10.16%
Vitamin B12:0.59µg
9.84%
Vitamin A:397.59IU
7.95%
Zinc:0.83mg
5.53%
Calcium:31.8mg
3.18%
Fiber:0.76g
3.04%
Vitamin C:2.4mg
2.91%
Vitamin D:0.4µg
2.68%
Selenium:1.8µg
2.58%
Phosphorus:18.9mg
1.89%
Copper:0.03mg
1.59%
Vitamin E:0.23mg
1.56%
Magnesium:6.14mg
1.54%
Vitamin B5:0.11mg
1.11%
Potassium:38.4mg
1.1%