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Frito Snack Mix

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 Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Servings 12 people

Ingredients

  • 10.5 oz bag of Fritos
  • 2 cups Rice Chex Cereal
  • 2 cups Pretzel Twists
  • 1 ½ cup nuts walnuts, peanuts, cashews or mixed nuts
  • 1 cup mini M&Ms
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup light corn syrup

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
  2. In a large bowl combine Fritos, Chex, pretzels and nuts. Set aside.
  3. 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.
  4. Remove from heat and pour over Frito mixture, stirring to coat evenly.
  5. Transfer mix to a large roasting pan and bake for 8 minutes. Remove to stir and bake for an additional 8 minutes.
  6. When done baking transfer to a wax paper lined counter and let cool completely, breaking into large clumps.
  7. Sprinkle M&Ms on top when the mixture is warm but not hot so the M&Ms stick to the caramel.
  8. 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.