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Campfire Snack Mix

Campfire snack mix with golden toasted Chex cereal, nuts, pretzels, and popcorn, finished with candy added after cooling. Tossed with a savory Worcestershire-butter glaze, then cooked on a grill grate until fragrant and 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: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chex cereal
  • 3 cup Chex cereal
pretzel sticks
  • 2 cup pretzel sticks
popped popcorn
  • 2 cup popped popcorn
mixed nuts
  • 1 cup mixed nuts
melted 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 savory mix
  1. Combine Chex cereal, pretzel sticks, popped popcorn, and mixed nuts in a large disposable aluminum pan.
  2. Mix melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder until evenly combined.
  3. Drizzle the butter mixture over the cereal mixture and toss to coat evenly, so every piece looks lightly glazed.
  4. Place the pan on a grill grate over medium campfire heat and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring every 3-4 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat when the mixture turns golden and looks toasted with a fragrant smell.
Finish and store
  1. Cool the toasted snack mix for 10 minutes, until it’s no longer hot to the touch.
  2. Stir in M&Ms or chocolate chips so they don’t melt and the candies stay intact.
  3. Store in airtight bags or containers for camping snacking.

Notes

Pro tip: Stir on a steady schedule every 3-4 minutes—this keeps the Chex cereal evenly golden instead of scorching on the edges. Keep airtight at room temperature for 3-4 days; for longer storage, refrigerate up to 1 week. Freezer: not recommended because the pretzels can lose crunch after thawing. Dietary swap: use dairy-free butter (and check the candy is dairy-free) to make it dairy-free.