Kentucky Bourbon Bacon Chex Mix

By littlefish

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

Ingredients

• 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

Preparation

Step 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.
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.