Popcorn Made 3 Ways

My husband and I have always enjoyed a good bag of popcorn while watching a movie at home, but I was never a fan of the fact that I couldn't control all of the ingredients going into my popcorn.  A few years back, my husband and I decided to get a Hot Air Popcorn Maker.  At the time, I wasn't sure if we would end up using the popcorn maker often enough to justify the purchase.  I thought that maybe we would have popcorn every once in a while, but that would be the extent of our popcorn adventures.  

While shopping at Williams-Sonoma for cookware one day, I was offered a sample of popcorn by an associate.  It was the most deliciously spicy piece of popcorn!  I had to know how it was made and the associate shared with me that it had come from their Chipotle Spicy Rub (that was typically used for meats).  Brilliant!  I bought the spiced rub and Chipotle Popcorn quickly became our go-to snack of choice.  

Over time my curiosity for new popcorn flavor combinations has continued to grow and I have come up with a variety of flavor combinations.  Today I am sharing  3 of my favorite flavor combinations that are delicious and easy to make.  While there is nothing better than a classic bowl of popcorn, these 3 flavor combinations are certainly tasty alternatives.  

Cinnamon Toast Popcorn

Ingredients

• 1/2c Popcorn kernels
• 4Tbs Butter
• 1 Bag White Chocolate Chips (Mini or Regular)
• 1/4c Powdered Sugar
• 1/4c Caster Sugar
• 1 1/2tsp Cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp Nutmeg
• Pinch of Kosher Salt

Instructions

1. Pop kernels in air popper and set aside in a large bowl
2. In a second bowl, combine both sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Set aside
3. In a small sauce pan, melt down butter, add white chocolate chips and stir until mixture is completely melted together
4. Remove from heat, pour white chocolate over popcorn, mix to combine
5. Add sugar mixture to popcorn and mix to combine
6. Spread the popcorn mixture out on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil to dry for 30 minutes
7. Serve and enjoy

Parmesan, Parsley and Truffle Oil Popcorn

Ingredients

• 1/2c Popcorn (Freshly Popped)
• 1 Tbs White Truffle Oil
• 1/2c Freshly Shredded Parmesan Cheese
• 1/3c Chopped Parsley
• 1/2 tsp Maldon Sea Salt

Instructions

1. Pop kernels in an air popper
2. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients with popcorn

Chipotle Popcorn

Ingredients

• 1/2c Popcorn (Freshly Popped)
• 2tsp Chipotle Seasoning
• Olive Oil (Bottle is fine, but spray olive oil works best)
• Pinch of Maldon Smoked Sea Salt (*to taste)

Instructions

1. Pop kernels in an air popper
2. Lightly spray (or drizzle) olive oil over the top of popcorn
3. Sprinkle 1tsp of Chipotle Rub and mix contents
4. Lightly spray top of popcorn again with olive oil
5. Sprinkle second teaspoon of Chipotle Rub and mix contents
6. Garnish with Smoked Maldon Sea Salt to taste