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An unusual combination that works! White Chocolate Frito Popcorn may sound strange but you won’t be able to stop eating it.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This is a fun treat that you will love. Popcorn and Fritos are covered in white chocolate and tossed with M&Ms. The perfect mix of salty and sweet. Change up the color of the M&Ms for a fun holiday treat.
It is easy to put together and guaranteed to become one of your favorite snacks!
Ingredients Needed
- Popped popcorn, make sure to remove any unpopped kernels. I use my airpopper to make the popcorn.
- White chocolate, almond bark, melts or use white chocolate chips
- Frito Corn Chips
- M&Ms
How to Make White Chocolate Frito Popcorn
- Using an air popper or a pan on the stove top, pop 8 cups of popped popcorn. Remove any unpopped popcorn kernels.
- Place popped corn into a large bowl and add in Fritos.
- Melt a pound of white chocolate melts or almond bark in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave or use a double boiler on the stove top.
- Pour melted white chocolate over the popcorn and Fritos and stir to coat.
- Spread it in a single layer on a cookie sheet or a piece of wax paper or parchment paper on the table and then sprinkle the top with the M&M’s while the chocolate is still wet and warm.
- Allow to cool. To quicken the cooling process you can put it into the refrigerator. Let cool.
This may seem like a strange combination but trust me on this one! It’s addictive.
Tips
- Make sure to remove any unpopped kernals from the popcorn before coating in white chocolate.
- You can easily change up the mix by adding peanuts, pretzels, or your favorite candy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long will white chocolate frito popcorn last?
Kept in an airtight container at room temperature it will last for up to a week.
Can I use microwave popcorn?
You can, I would just use a lightly buttered one.
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White Chocolate Frito Popcorn Mix
Ingredients
- 16 cups of popped popcorn remove unpopped kernels
- 1 lb. white chocolate almond bark or melts
- 2 cups Fritos broken up but not crushed
- 1 cup M & M's
Instructions
- Put popped corn and broken up Fritos into bowl
- Melt chocolate in microwave or on stove top
- Pour melted chocolate over popcorn mixture and stir to coat completely
- Pour onto a was paper or parchment paper lined cookie sheet
- Sprinkle with M & M's while chocolate is still warm and wet.
- Allow to set up and dry
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Kelly Mitchell says
I love cashews in it. Leave out the m&ms and sprinkles for a more adult snack
Kim says
Can I use microwave popcorn or does it need to be made the old-fashioned way with oil and popcorn in a covered pot on the stove?
Leigh Anne Wilkes says
You can use microwave popcorn, just not one that is really buttery. Your popcorn may be a little salter if the popcorn is salted.
LJay says
Made this for my Bunco party, it was a huge hit! Every bit went.
Leigh Anne Wilkes says
It is so addictive!
Glad your bunco group loved it
Annie Carter says
Looks tasty but also fatting. Unfortunately as a diabetic its a no go for me.
patti says
I guess I could just ask you this question next Thursday when I see you at Women’s Conference, but I’m too impatient. Another blog had a similar recipe to yours here, but without the Fritos, which got me thinking…how much unpopped popcorn does it take to pop 8 cups of popped popcorn? Thanks- Patti
Leigh Anne says
Patti . I usually pop it in an air popper and use 1/3 c of popcorn kernals – makes about 6-8 cups depending on well they pop.