Tijuana Tidbits

Total Time:Prep: 20 min. Bake: 1 hour + cooling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Beverly Phillips, Duncanville, Texas

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Oct. 23, 2022

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

TEST KITCHEN APPROVED

Tijuana Tidbits

Yield:4-3/4 quarts
Prep:20 min
Cook:1 hour

Ingredients

  • 12 cups popped popcorn
  • 4 cups bite-sized 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
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Directions

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