This crunchy snack mix is perfect for picnics and potlucks. In a large bowl Fritos, Rice Chex cereal, pretzels and nuts are mixed together and set aside. Then in a small saucepan, sugar, butter and corn syrup are boiled and then poured over the Frito mixture. Next the mixture is baked for 8 minutes, stirred and baked for 8 minutes more. The mixture is spread onto waxed paper to cool before sprinkling M&Ms on top. Once completely cooled the mixture is broken into large clumps and served.
Course
Snack
Prep Time10minutes
Cook Time16minutes
Cooling Time1hour
Servings12people
Ingredients
10.5ozbag of Fritos
2cupsRice Chex Cereal
2cupsPretzel Twists
1 ½cupnutswalnuts, peanuts, cashews or mixed nuts
1cupmini M&Ms
1cuplight brown sugarpacked
½cupbutter
½cuplight corn syrup
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 F.
In a large bowl combine Fritos, Chex, pretzels and nuts. Set aside.
In a small saucepan melt sugar, butter and corn syrup over medium heat. Let mixture come to a boil and then boil for 4 minutes without stirring.
Remove from heat and pour over Frito mixture, stirring to coat evenly.
Transfer mix to a large roasting pan and bake for 8 minutes. Remove to stir and bake for an additional 8 minutes.
When done baking transfer to a wax paper lined counter and let cool completely, breaking into large clumps.
Sprinkle M&Ms on top when the mixture is warm but not hot so the M&Ms stick to the caramel.
Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Recipe Notes
I use full size M&Ms, I could not find mini M&Ms at my store.