A bowl of popcorn is a snack staple, especially when you want to make something quick, filling, and easy to mix and match with other flavors. You can make a batch and divide them into different flavors your entire household would love. Here are eight simple yet delicious ways for how to make gourmet popcorn at home.
How to Make Gourmet Popcorn: Sticky Marshmallow
What’s better than regular popcorn? How about delicious buttery popcorn full of gooey marshmallow pieces?
This is one of the gourmet popcorn flavors you would love to keep making!
This recipe combines eight cups of mini marshmallows with six tablespoons of butter, half a cup of sugar, and half a cup of light corn syrup.
Cook in a saucepan until warm and melted, then pour over 16 cups of hot popcorn. Sprinkle salt over the top to add some complexity to the sweetness.
Peanut Butter Popcorn
Want popcorn that’s sweet, complex, and super-rich? Just whip up this delicious peanut butter popcorn recipe, and you’ll look like a real gourmet chef.
Combine one cup of honey and 3/4 a cup of sugar in a saucepan, stirring over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
Add one cup of peanut butter, one teaspoon of vanilla extract, and one teaspoon of kosher salt. Add two cups of peanuts and toss with 16 cups of popcorn.
Classic Butter
There’s nothing better than fresh, hot popcorn drizzled with butter. Sure, it may not be very healthy, but it’s the perfect occasional treat when kicking back with a movie.
You don’t actually cook the popcorn in butter, as it has a low melting point and is more likely to burn. Instead, wait until it’s done, and drizzle the butter on top.
Cheddar Popcorn
Cheese is one classic seasoning for popcorn, a combination that’s hard to beat.
There are dozens of recipes that you can find online, including this one for a super cheesy version. If cheddar isn’t your favorite flavor, try substituting parmesan or another kind of cheese that you can grate to make your preferred version.
Caramel Corn
When looking at caramel corn in a store or a county fair, you might think it’s tricky to make. But the good news is this recipe for candied popcorn is super easy!
It doesn’t take long to whip up this tasty caramel sauce and combine it with freshly-popped popcorn to make a treat you can’t resist.
Cinnamon Popcorn
If you want to try something new, try whipping up a batch of cinnamon popcorn. This uniquely-flavored treat is sweet, fragrant, and light — the perfect snack that feels new and fun.
All you have to do is toss a quarter cup of powdered sugar with half a tablespoon of cinnamon and mix it evenly throughout the popcorn.
Who would have thought cinnamon would be one of those popcorn seasonings you would love?
Garlic and Herb
If you prefer savory popcorn to be sweet, you’ll love this unique garlic and herb seasoning. What’s more, it’s easy to customize to your taste.
Mix one teaspoon of garlic powder, one teaspoon of onion powder, and one teaspoon of any dried herb such as basil, oregano, cumin, cilantro, or any healthy popcorn toppings you like.
Brown Butter Popcorn
If you’ve ever had brown butter, you know it has a rich and unique flavor.
It’s a great twist on traditional buttery popcorn. What’s more, it’s super easy to make at home on the stove.
Just let the butter brown gently in a pan, making sure it doesn’t burn. Then toss it with fresh popcorn for a great variation on the classic buttery recipe.
Takeaway
Learning how to make gourmet popcorn makes it easier to serve a snack for people of varying palates. Sure, popcorn is very simple to make, but these recipes would allow you to whip up unique flavors with some of your best popcorn toppings that kids and adults alike would enjoy munching on!
Source: Earth Food and Fire, Food Network