Flavored popcorn is the best way to give it a spin to movie snacks.
I created these recipes so you can enjoy all of the popcorn versatility.
We could say this snack favorite has many faces, just like our favorite movie stars. In its own way, popcorn offers a wide array of possibilities. Using these recipes, you can even have your snack bar with plenty of options.
Flavored Popcorn 5 ways!
Hosting your own “anything’ bar is not easy. You have to have a choice for each taste out there, so I thought about this Popcorn Bar idea veeeery seriously; and, as you will see in my video, ended up with some pretty great nominees!
First up, for those of you happy-campy people, who like to roast marshmallows over a fireplace and tell stories… there’s S’mores Popcorn!
The ooey gooeyness of this mix will have you drooling even before you serve it.
Next, we have something for the adventurers. For those who like to start their day off right with a hearty breakfast: behold Bacon Popcorn!
But not just any bacon popcorn (as if it were a well-known thing): brown sugar and paprika bacon popcorn.
Kevin Bacon: this should be your signature popcorn!
We need some sweet to balance it out don’t we?
With a sweet Cinnamon Roll Popcorn you’ll be transported to a small town fair with lots of sweets and goodies all around!
Let’s move on to a film noir or an Italian mafia setting. Besides having great memories about mama’s a-meatballs, the Italians always have a great combination of cheese and herbs.
Try out Parmesan and Herbs popcorn!
Finally, we end things with a BANG!
Now, you don’t have to be Latino to enjoy passionate and unexpected mixes (much like those in a telenovela)
I’m sure those of you who have been lucky enough to try street corn or “elotes” will be able to attest the mightiness, the beauty of an elote preparado.
Well, have some Elote Preparado Popcorn!
And that’s all folks! Hope you enjoy your movie, show, series, or anything you’re sharing with your closest ones.
Who’s stopping you from making these flavored popcorn 5 ways and binging on your favorite Netflix show—or YouTube channel?
Let me know which one was your favorite flavor (or if you have another one I can make!)
Flavored Popcorn 5 Ways
Equipment
- Big pot
- 5 Mixing bowls
- 1 Baking pan
Ingredients
- 1 pack of pop corn kernels
- Cooking oil
S'mores Popcorn
- ¼ of unsalted butter
- 1 tsp of vanilla
- 1 cup Graham crackers, crushed
- 1 cup of small marshmallows
- ¾ cup of chocolate chips
Kevin Bacon Popcorn
- 6 strips of bacon, chopped in squares
- ½ cup of Brown sugar
- 2 tbsps of unsalted butter
- 2 tbsps Smoked paprika
- Salt to taste
Cinnamon Roll Popcorn
- ¼ cup of unsalted butter
- ½ cup of Brown sugar
- 1 tsp of Vanilla
- 2 tsp of cinnamon
- ¾ cup of pecans, chopped
Parmesan, Garlic and Herbs popcorn
- 3 tbsps of unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp of lemon juice
- ½ cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsps of dried basil
- 1 tsp of dried mint
- 1 tsp of garlic powder
Elote Popcorn
- 3 tbs of unsalted butter
- Tajin to taste
- 1 tbsp of lime juice
- ¾ cup of cotija cheese
Instructions
- Heat the oil and put a couple of popcorn kernels in it. They will let you know when the oil is hot enough to add the rest of the popcorn kernels.
- After the first popcorn kernels pop out, drop the rest, reduce the fire to medium, and cover the pot with its lid.
- Every few minutes wiggle the pot so that the popcorn can cook uniformly. When the pops sound more than 3 seconds apart, remove the pot from the heat.
- Divide the popcorn into five bowls to add the flavors.
S'mores Popcorn
- Melt butter with a hint of vanilla.
- Pour the melted butter over the popcorn and mix well.
- It's time now for the dry ingredients: add crushed graham crackers, chocolate chips, and mini-marshmallows.
- Spread all the ingredients on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Put in a preheated oven at 350° F for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Transfer to the bowl again and mix very well.
Kevin Bacon Popcorn
- Cut your bacon into small squares.
- Add sugar to achieve that sweet and savory taste we all love.
- Cook the bacon well and transfer it to a dish while keeping some sweet oil in the skillet.
- Mix the sweet oil with melted butter and pour it all over the popcorn. Add paprika for that smoky touch.
- Add the sticky bacon and mix everything well.
Cinnamon Roll Popcorn
- Melt butter and add brown sugar. Mix well until dissolved.
- Add a hint of vanilla and mix a bit more.
- Pour the mixture over your popcorn.
- Add ground cinnamon and fresh pecan bits right after.
- Mix well until popcorn gets covered with the mixture.
Parmesan, Garlic, and Herbs Popcorn
- Melt butter and pour it over your popcorn with a bit of lemon juice.
- Sprinkle your popcorn with dried basil, a hint of dried mint, garlic powder, and a handful of shredded Parmesan.
- Mix very well.
Elote Preparado
- Pour melted butter over your popcorn along with lime juice.
- Sprinkle cotija cheese and add Tajin.
- Mix well until that chile and lemon goodness cover the popcorn.
- Serve your popcorn in boxes or your favorite containers and enjoy the movies!
Video
Notes
If you liked this Flavored Popcorn recipe, you might like some of my other fast and easy recipes too. You can check them here.
And remember, if you try this recipe and want to share your pictures, remember to tag me @lacooquette on Instagram. I’d love to share your pictures on my IG stories.
Note: We published this blog post on February 26, 2016 and the Academy Awards Season was near.
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