Fritos Get 10x More Flavorful With This Old-School 2-Ingredient Shake Up

DIY snack mixes for game nights, casual parties, and holiday get-togethers may not be as popular as they once were. With so many commercially available products these days, it's easy to see why homemade versions are underrated. But if you're looking to try these old-school munchies and wondering where to start, there's a once-popular recipe that's the quintessential party mix of yesteryear. Sometimes referred to as party Fritos, the dish is as simple as it gets, composed only of Fritos Original corn chips and two other tasty ingredients: butter and parmesan.

TikTok creator bitesbythepage demonstrated how easy the snack is to make after finding the recipe in one of her vintage cookbooks. The recipe starts with pouring melted butter over the chips, then adding in grated parmesan cheese. Everything is combined thoroughly, spread over a tray lined with parchment paper, and tossed in the oven for a few minutes until the cheese completely integrates with the Fritos. The result is an upgraded cheesy, rich, and salty snack that's ready in no time at all.

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In preparation for America's 250th, I've been digging through my vintage cookbooks and honestly, these recipes are insane! Have you heard of Party Fritos? They are addicting (and not something I should have in the house with the wedding around the corner). Let me know if you've heard of these and find the recipe below! Party Fritos! 1/2 cup butter, melted 1 10oz package Fritos 4 oz Parmesan cheese Preheat oven to 325 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper Mix all ingredients; Spread on baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes

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This straightforward recipe isn't the sole version of the dish — other people shared different recollections of how their families or they themselves made the nostalgic party mix back in the day. Other preparations included garlic powder, minced fresh garlic, Italian seasoning, dried onion seasoning, ground black pepper, or chile flakes to load up the Fritos chips with more savory flavors. Another version swaps butter for olive oil and adds a powdered ranch dressing mix, but just like the viral parmesan Fritos, this preparation still lets the corn chips be the star of the dish.

Serve your dressed-up Fritos alongside other almost forgotten old-school appetizers, like a cheese ball or million-dollar dip. If you want variety and something more filling, you can also load up the bowl with other party-ready finger foods, like other flavors of Fritos, cheese crackers, cheese curls, nuts, pretzels, or different types of bite-sized chips. Nevertheless, if you're crunched for time or simply working with limited ingredients, parmesan Fritos are still a reliable option.