Picture this: You’re nestled up next to the fireplace, wrapped in a cozy blanket, watching your favorite nostalgic holiday film. Sounds perfect, right? The only thing missing is snacks! Nothing goes better with a movie than popcorn, known for its buttery, salty flavor that’s downright addictive. But have you ever wondered whether this classic snack deserves more?
Popcorn is a blank canvas just waiting to be spiced up (or sweetened)! It’s quick and easy to make, so why not spend some time kicking it up a notch? We have suggestions for ways to elevate your popcorn to fit every flavor you could possibly crave.
Let’s Get Poppin’
Start with preparing the popcorn. Use an air popper or stovetop to pop the kernels, or follow the directions on a package of microwavable natural flavor popcorn. If you choose microwavable popcorn, choose one that is not already flavored. We need a blank canvas for these recipes!
Spice It Up
Now that your popcorn is ready, it’s time to take it to another level. In order to help seasoning stick to your popcorn, toss it with a small amount of neutral-tasting oil. Next, add your desired spices to taste; how much you use will vary depending on your desired flavor level and how much popcorn you made. Start small because you can always add more.
Cilantro Chili Lime popcorn – Chili powder, lime zest, fresh chopped cilantro and salt
Taco popcorn – Taco seasoning mix, tortilla strips and salt
Lemon Pepper popcorn – Lemon & pepper seasoning, lemon zest and salt
Mac and Cheese popcorn – Nutritional yeast seasoning (for a cheesy flavor!), ground mustard and salt
Cinnamon Sugar popcorn – Powdered sugar and ground cinnamon
Kettle popcorn – Light brown sugar, granulated sugar and salt
Hot Chocolate popcorn – Cocoa powder, chili powder and salt
Such a fun post! My boyfriend just bought us a hot air popper for Christmas and I can’t wait to try some of these out! Mac & Cheese popcorn sounds like the best of both worlds.
Taco Popcorn? Yes, please! That looks yummy.