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Campfire Snack Mix

Campfire snack mix with golden toasted cereal, nuts, and pretzels coated in a buttery Worcestershire seasoning, then finished with sweet M&Ms. Made in a disposable aluminum pan over medium campfire heat for an easy outdoor food crunch.
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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
  

Dry mix
  • 3 cup Chex cereal
  • 2 cup pretzel sticks
  • 2 cup popcorn, popped
  • 1 cup mixed nuts
Coating
  • 0.25 cup butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
Sweet finish
  • 1 cup M&Ms or chocolate chips Add after cooling so they keep their shape.

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Combine the base
  1. Add Chex cereal, pretzel sticks, popcorn, and mixed nuts to a large disposable aluminum pan and toss to distribute evenly. You should see an even mix of crunchy cereal, pretzel pieces, popped popcorn, and nuts across the pan.
Make the savory coating
  1. Stir melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder in a small bowl until smooth. The mixture should look glossy and evenly tinted as the spices disperse.
Coat and toast
  1. Drizzle the butter mixture over the cereal mixture and toss thoroughly to coat all dry ingredients. Stop when everything looks evenly slick rather than patchy.
Cook over the campfire
  1. Place the pan on the grill grate over medium campfire heat and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring every 3-4 minutes. Look for a golden color and toasted, fragrant aroma as the mix heats through.
Cool and finish
  1. Remove from the heat and let cool for 10 minutes, then stir in M&Ms or chocolate chips. The mix should be warm—not hot—so the candies set without melting.
Store for snacking
  1. Transfer to airtight bags or containers for camping snacking. Seal once fully cooled to keep it crisp during storage.

Notes

Pro tip: Stir on a regular 3-4 minute schedule to prevent hot spots and keep the cereal evenly golden. Store airtight at room temperature for up to 5 days; refrigerating can soften the crunch. Freezing isn’t recommended for candy-topped mixes. For a gluten-free swap, choose gluten-free Chex and gluten-free pretzel sticks.