Chili Snack Recipes

CHILI SNACK MIX

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine corn chips, nuts, pretzels and crackers. In a small saucepan, bring butter, brown sugar, garlic powder and chili powder to a boil. Remove from heat; stir in baking soda. Pour over snack mixture and toss to coat. , Transfer to three greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake 10-12 minutes or until lightly toasted. Cool completely on wire racks. Store in airtight containers.

CHILI SNACK MIX

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375ºF.
• Combine crackers and nuts in large bowl. Mix butter and seasonings. Drizzle over cracker mixture; toss to coat.
• Spread onto bottom of foil-lined 15x10x1-inch pan.
• Bake 10 min. or until lightly toasted, stirring after 5 min. Cool.

CHILI-LIME SNACK MIX

Steps:

• In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; pour over cereal mixture and toss to coat., Microwave, uncovered, on high for 5 minutes, stirring three times. Spread onto waxed paper to cool. Store in an airtight container.

AWARD WINNING CHILI

Steps:

• In a medium Dutch oven over medium-high heat add the olive oil. Add the ground meat and cook, breaking up into pieces, until browned. Add the onions, bell pepper and jalapeno and cook until softened. Drain excess grease.
• Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, cumin, chili powder, salt, cayenne, paprika and 1 cup water. Mix to combine.
• Add the kidney beans and black beans, mix and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 1-2 hours.
• Serve with desired toppings.

CHILI SNACK

Steps:

• Heat cornflakes in a 300-degree oven for 5 minutes, or until warm.
• Remove from heat and add pretzels and nuts. Mix lightly.
• Pour butter over mixture and sprinkle with chili seasoning mix. Stir well and put back in oven 15 - 20 minutes.
• Serve warm or cool.
• Makes 6 cups.