Popcorn has always been a tasty treat, especially around the holidays or when your favorite movie is on the television. In the last few years there’s been an explosion of sorts in gourmet popcorn and it’s earned an even more cherished place in the hearts of consumers. The problem is that gourmet popcorn can be very expensive. If you still want to have this taste treat, but want to space your wallet the expense, try the following free recipes to create great popcorn snacks.
For these recipes melt seasonings with butter and drizzle over 6-8 cups of popcorn (about two microwave bags). Stir frequently to disperse the butter mix throughout the corn.
Curry Gourmet Popcorn
- 3 TBSP Butter
- 2 tsp Curry Powder
- ½ tsp Ground Cumin
- ½ tsp Ground Ginger
- ¼ tsp Cayenne
- ¼ tsp Sugar
Cheesy Barbeque Popcorn
- 3 TBSP Butter
- ½ tsp Chili Powder
- ½ tsp Garlic Salt
- ¼ tsp Onion Powder
- ¼ Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- ¼ Cup Dried Cheddar Cheese Powder
Gourmet Cheese Popcorn
- ¼ Cup Butter
- 1 ounce Bleu Cheese
- ¼ Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
Melt Butter and Bleu Cheese together and drizzle over corn, then toss once again, sprinkling the parmesan over the top.
Dill Popcorn Recipe
- 3 TBSP Butter
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Dill Weed
- 1 tsp Dried Parsley
- ½ tsp Onion Powder
- ½ tsp Garlic Powder
Heavenly Hash Popcorn
- ¼ Cup Butter
- 1 Cup Chocolate Chips
- 1 Cup Chopped Toasted Pecans
- 4 Cups Mini Marshmallows
Melt the chocolate chips with the butter and add the pecans. Then drizzle the mixture over the marshmallows and popcorn. Do not melt the marshmallows in the butter.
Italian Seasoned Popcorn
- ¼ Cup Butter
- 1 tsp Dried Italian Seasonings
- ¼ tsp Garlic Salt
- ¼ Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
Melt butter and mix in seasonings and salt and drizzle over the popcorn. Then retoss the corn, adding parmesan as you go.
Extra Chocolate Coconut Corn
For this one use Virgin Coconut Oil instead of Butter
- ¼ Cup Virgin Coconut Oil
- 1 Cup Chocolate Chips
- ¼ Cup Flaked Coconut
- 1 TBSP Coco Powder
Melt the chocolate chips with the coconut oil and drizzle over the popcorn as you toss it. Then retoss and add the flaked coconut and coco powder. For an added treat, chop some macadamia nuts and toss them in as well.
Use these simple gourmet popcorn recipes to create your own wonderful treats at home. For a fun night of movies and popcorn. Have your family members create their own gourmet concoctions using whatever is at hand in the spice cabinet or other treats you have around the house. The winner of this taste test could get the honors of picking the next film for family movie night.
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