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Tijuana Tidbits

Name: Tijuana Tidbits
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 4-3/4 quarts.
Ingredients: 12 cups popped popcorn; 4 cups bite-size tortilla chips; 3 cups Crispix; 1 can (11-1/2 ounces) mixed nuts; 1/2 cup butter, cubed; 1/2 cup light corn syrup; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 3 teaspoons chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

2 reviews

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 1 hour + cooling

Makes

4-3/4 quarts

Tortilla chips, chili powder and cayenne pepper lend to the Mexican flavor of this snack mix, while corn syrup and brown sugar add a bit of sweetness. I like to package it in holiday tins to give as gifts.—Beverly Phillips, Duncanville, Texas

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Ingredients

12 cups popped popcorn
4 cups bite-size tortilla chips
3 cups Crispix
1 can (11-1/2 ounces) mixed nuts
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 teaspoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

In a large greased roasting pan, combine the popcorn, tortilla chips, cereal and nuts.
In a small saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Pour over popcorn mixture and toss to coat.
Bake, uncovered, at 250° for 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes. Cool on waxed paper. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 274 calories, 18g fat (5g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 319mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.

Tijuana Tidbits

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