Tasty Bacon Munch Mix

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Step 1

Start by cooking the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Turn it now and then until it’s nice and crispy, about 10 minutes. Once done, transfer the bacon to paper towels to drain and cool.

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Step 2

While the bacon is cooling, preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a half-sheet pan or a large baking sheet with parchment paper, letting the paper hang over the edges for easy cleanup.

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Step 3

Next, melt the butter in a large microwave-safe glass measuring cup. Stir in the brown sugar, corn syrup, bourbon, and Worcestershire sauce. Pop it back in the microwave and heat on high for about 2 minutes until it’s bubbling.

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Step 4

Add the chipotle powder to the butter mixture and whisk it all together. Keep stirring until it thickens up into a sticky, light caramel.

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Step 5

In a big bowl, combine the mixed nuts, rice squares, corn cereal, pretzels, and oatmeal squares. Crumble the cooled bacon over the top and stir everything gently to mix. Pour the caramel mixture over the snacks and fold it in carefully with a silicone spatula, making sure every piece gets coated.

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Step 6

Spread the mix out evenly on the prepared pan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Halfway through, use your spatula to flip everything over so it crisps evenly. When it’s done, let it cool completely right on the pan—this can take about 30 minutes.

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Step 7

Once cooled, lift the parchment paper by the edges to create a pouch and pour the snack mix into a large bowl. Break apart any clumps gently, then transfer it to airtight containers or resealable bags for storing. Enjoy!