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Campfire Snack Mix

Campfire snack mix with golden toasted cereal, nuts, pretzels, and a buttery Worcestershire coating—built for outdoor food. Cook on a grill grate over medium campfire heat, then fold in M&Ms or chocolate chips after cooling for the right crunchy texture.
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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: 430
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Campfire snack base
  • 3 cup Chex cereal
  • 2 cup pretzel sticks
  • 2 cup popcorn, popped
  • 1 cup mixed nuts
Seasoned butter coating
  • 0.25 cup butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
Sweet add-in
  • 1 cup M&Ms or chocolate chips

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Combine the mix
  1. Combine Chex cereal, pretzel sticks, popcorn, and mixed nuts in a large disposable aluminum pan so everything is spread out for even coating.
Make the butter coating
  1. Mix melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder in a small bowl until the spices are evenly distributed.
Toast and stir
  1. Drizzle the butter mixture over the cereal mixture and toss to coat evenly, stopping when no dry cereal pockets remain.
  2. Place the pan on the grill grate over medium campfire heat and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring every 3-4 minutes to promote even browning.
  3. Remove from heat when the mixture is toasted and fragrant, with the cereal taking on a golden tone.
Finish and store
  1. Cool for 10 minutes, then stir in M&Ms or chocolate chips so the candies set without melting.
  2. Store in airtight bags or containers for camping snacking.

Notes

Pro tip: keep the pan on the grill grate over steady medium campfire heat and stir on schedule so the cereal toasts evenly without scorching. Store airtight at room temperature for up to 5 days; freeze is not recommended because pretzels can lose crunch. For a dietary swap, use dairy-free butter (or olive oil spread) in the coating to keep the flavor profile while avoiding dairy.