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Campfire Snack Mix

Campfire snack mix with golden toasted Chex cereal, nuts, and pretzels, finished with popcorn and crunchy caramelized seasoning. Add M&Ms or chocolate chips after cooling for a sweet-salty camping treat that stays crisp.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
cooling 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chex cereal
  • 3 cup Chex cereal
Pretzel sticks
  • 2 cup pretzel sticks
Popped popcorn
  • 2 cup popcorn, popped
Mixed nuts
  • 1 cup mixed nuts
Butter
  • 0.25 cup butter, melted
Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
Onion powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
M&Ms or chocolate chips
  • 1 cup M&Ms or chocolate chips Add after cooling.

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Toast the snack base
  1. Combine Chex cereal, pretzel sticks, popcorn, and nuts in a large disposable aluminum pan.
  2. Mix melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder in a small bowl.
  3. Drizzle the butter mixture over the cereal mixture and toss to coat evenly.
  4. Place the pan on the grill grate over medium campfire heat and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring every 3-4 minutes, until the mix looks deeper golden and smells toasted.
  5. Remove from heat when the cereal mix is toasted and fragrant, with evenly browned cereal edges.
Cool and finish
  1. Cool the toasted snack mix for 10 minutes until it is no longer hot and the coating sets.
  2. Stir in M&Ms or chocolate chips after cooling, so they don’t melt and turn sticky.
  3. Store in airtight bags or containers for camping snacking, keeping it dry to maintain crunch.

Notes

Pro tip: Stir every 3-4 minutes so the cereal toasts evenly without burning; if you’re using a very hot fire, reduce to 10 minutes. Store airtight at room temperature for up to 5 days; freeze up to 1 month for longer storage (best flavor within 2-3 weeks). For a dietary swap, use dairy-free butter if you’re avoiding dairy.