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

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

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.

Originally published as Tijuana Tidbits in Taste of Home Christmas Annual 2009

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Karen

Dec 23, 2018

Perfect combination of salry/sweet/spicy. This has become a holiday family favorite. Easy to do and makes plenty to share.
cgottschall

Dec 8, 2011

Great change from traditional snack mix. Biggest problem I had was my roasting pan wasn't large enough to stir it.