Party Fritos (Bus Bites or Couch Crunch)

Ingredients

• 1 bag Frito corn chips (The source does not specify bag size; nutrition and weight are estimated for a 9.25-oz bag.)
• 1 stick Butter (Melted; the video uses salted butter.)
• 1 tbsp Garlic (Minced or finely chopped; the video describes using one large clove, nearly 1 tablespoon.)
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp Chili flakes (Red pepper flakes.)
• 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese (Use shelf-stable grated Parmesan cheese, as specified in the source.)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Line or lightly prepare a sheet pan if desired for easier cleanup.

2. 2

   Pour the Frito corn chips into a large mixing bowl, taking care not to crush them.

3. 3

   Melt the butter in a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl. Add the garlic and stir it into the melted butter until evenly combined and fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute; do not let the garlic brown.

4. 4

   Pour the warm garlic butter over the Fritos. Add the Italian seasoning and chili flakes, then gently toss until the chips are evenly coated without breaking them.

5. 5

   Add the grated Parmesan cheese and toss again until it is distributed throughout the seasoned chips.

6. 6

   Spread the coated Fritos in an even layer on a sheet pan.

7. 7

   Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 5 to 10 minutes, until the chips are warmed, crisp, and lightly fragrant. The source reports baking for 5 minutes but feeling they could have gone longer, so watch closely and extend the baking time as needed.

8. 8

   Let the Bus Bites cool briefly, then serve and enjoy.

Notes

The source does not specify the size of the Frito bag. The creators used lightly salted Fritos and salted butter. Bake time can be extended beyond 5 minutes if a warmer, more toasted result is desired, but watch carefully to prevent the garlic, Parmesan, or chips from scorching.

Nutrition per serving

• snack
• appetizer
• party food
• easy
• baked
• vegetarian
• movie night
• spicy