Tijuana Tidbits
Crunchy, spicy and totally addictive - this fabulous blend of
tortilla chips, popcorn, cereal and nuts is the ultimate party mix.
Best of all, the recipe makes a big batch - plenty for lots of lucky
munchers.
4 cups tortilla chips, broken into 1 1/2-inch pieces
3 cups Crispix cereal
1 bag (3 to 3.5 ounce) microwave popcorn, popped (8 to 9 cups)
1 can (12 ounce) mixed cocktail nuts
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper, optional
Heat oven to 250 degrees F.
Combine tortilla chips, cereal, popcorn and nuts in large roasting
pan.
Combine corn syrup, butter, brown sugar, chili powder, cinnamon and
red pepper (if using) in small saucepan; heat to boiling. Pour over
cereal mixture in pan, stirring to coat. Bake 1 hour, stirring every
20 minutes. Remove from oven and turn onto sheet of waxed paper to
cool. Store in airtight container up to 2 weeks.
Makes 18 cups Source: Ladies' Home Journal |