Fancy Popcorn Recipes
Themed After Movie Genre

Every good movie night needs the perfect snack. And what better to accompany your big screen experience than a bowl of popcorn!

We all love the taste of classic movie theater popcorn—buttery, salty, and with just the right amount of crunch.

But if you want to go the extra mile for your movie night, why not pair your film genre with a special popcorn recipe? The following are some select recipes to go with whatever movie you have in mind.

Read on for the best recipes for each kind of movie marathon!

Popcorn and the Big Screen:
A Perfect Pairing

Going to the movies is always a fun outing, but the traditional movie theater popcorn is a concession stand staple, with a scent that beckons visitors in from the doors.

Popcorn has been a popular snack food since the mid-1800s in circuses and fairs, and when movie theaters became all the rage, popcorn migrated to their hallowed halls as well.

There’s something about the salty tang of popcorn while you’re watching a film that creates a nostalgia and enjoyment that can easily be recreated at home. If you are looking for the perfect base recipe for movie theater-style popcorn, read on!

The Perfect Movie Theater Popcorn

When you think of a bag of popcorn fresh from the theater machine, buttery perfection and crunchy kernels come to mind.

Here is the best recipe for at-home movie theater popcorn that will remain crisp for days! Who knows, with a shelf life like that, maybe you can even smuggle some into your next big screen outing…

Ingredients
Method

Ingredients:

For the Movie Popcorn:

Movie Theater Popcorn Ingredient butter or ghee Image

3 tablespoons
of clarified butter or ghee

Movie Theater Popcorn Ingredient Popcorn Kernels Image

3/4 cup
popcorn kernels

Movie Theater Popcorn Ingredient butter or ghee for topping Image

2-3 tablespoons
extra clarified butter or ghee for topping

Popcorn Salt:

Movie Theater Popcorn Ingredient Salt Image

1 tablespoon
salt, finely ground with a mortar and pestle

For Yellow Coloring (optional):

Movie Theater Popcorn Ingredient warm tap water Image

1.5 teaspoon
warm tap water

Movie Theater Popcorn Ingredient saffron powder image

1/4 teaspoon
saffron powder

Movie Theater Popcorn Ingredient turmeric powder Image

1/8 teaspoon
turmeric powder

Melt 3 tablespoons clarified butter or ghee in a pot over medium heat. When melted, pour in Yellow Coloring, if using, and give the pan a wee shake to disperse it across your butter base.

STEP

Add the popcorn kernels, and shake quickly to spread evenly in the butter, then place lid on tightly. The kernels will begin to rattle and pop after about a minute on the heat.

STEP

Shake once after about 30 seconds of popping, and make sure most of the kernels are popped. Then pour into a large bowl.

STEP

Melt the extra butter in the microwave. Pour over the popcorn in the bowl, and then sprinkle over the finely ground popcorn salt. Toss it all well to combine evenly.

STEP

Serve warm! But it’s still tasty at room temperature and even the next day.

STEP

Method:

Now that we have a recipe for a good, plain popcorn, let’s take a closer look into some film genres and the fancy popcorn recipes that can go with them for your ultimate movie marathon!

Action/Adventure Movies
Hot and Spicy Popcorn Recipes

Hot Mustard Popcorn

A simple but spicy popcorn dish, this will keep you on your toes during whatever action sequence or car chase is unfolding on the screen before you.

Download the recipe here.

Ingredients
Method

Ingredients (6 items):

1.5 teaspoons
dry mustard powder

1 teaspoon
dried thyme

1/4 teaspoon
cayenne powder

1/4 cup
melted butter

1/4 teaspoon
black pepper

8 cups
popped popcorn

Mix the dry ingredients into the melted butter and pour over the popcorn, tossing to coat evenly. Serve with wet naps and enjoy! Just try not to touch your eyes after snacking…

STEP

Method:

Pepper Palooza Popcorn

Popcorn with a kick? Yes please! This kind of popcorn would probably be right up John McClean’s alley, giving him just enough zing to defeat Hans Gruber all over again.

Download the recipe here.

Ingredients
Method

Ingredients (10 items):

2 teaspoons
minced garlic

Pepper palooza Popcorn crushed red pepper flakes Image

1 teaspoon
crushed red pepper flakes

1 teaspoon
paprika

Pepper palooza Popcorn Popped Popcorn Image

6 cups
popped popcorn

1 teaspoon
lemon zest

Pepper palooza Popcorn Black Pepper Image

1/4 teaspoon
black pepper

1/4 teaspoon
salt

Pepper palooza Popcorn Cayenne Pepper Image

1/4 teaspoon
cayenne pepper

Pepper palooza Popcorn Onion Powder Image

1 teaspoon
onion powder

Pepper palooza Popcorn Melted Butter Image

1/4 cup
melted butter

Combine garlic, lemon zest, dry ingredients and salt into the melted butter. Stir well to combine, then pour over the popcorn. Toss to coat and serve.

STEP

Method:

Sriracha and Cheddar
Crunch Popcorn

Spicy and cheesy, this popcorn is a must for any action movie marathon. Make sure to have napkins handy, because you’ll need them!

Download the recipe here.

Ingredients
Method

Ingredients (6 items):

Srirach and Cheddar Popcorn melted butter

1/4 cups
melted butter

Srirach and Cheddar Popcorn nutritional yeast

3 teaspoon
nutritional yeast

3 teaspoon
Sriracha, or other hot
sauce of your choice

1/2 teaspoon
salt

Srirach and Cheddar Popcorn finely shredded cheddar cheese

1/2 cups
finely shredded cheddar
cheese

Srirach and Cheddar Popcorn Popped Popcorn

8 cups
popped popcorn

Combine the hot melted butter and Sriracha in a small bowl. Gently whisk in the nutritional yeast.

STEP

Immediately drizzle the butter mixture over the popcorn while still hot and add the salt.

STEP

Sprinkle the shredded cheddar over the popcorn while still warm and toss to incorporate all the ingredients. The latent heat from the butter and popcorn should melt the cheese, so serve warm!

STEP

Method:

Sriracha-Lime Popcorn

Another popcorn recipe with some kick to it, this popcorn pairs spice with a refreshing burst of lime to keep your tongue on its metaphorical toes!

Download the recipe here.

Ingredients
Method

Ingredients (6 items):

3 tablespoons
Sriracha, or other hot sauce of your choice

Sriracha lime popcorn Teaspoon Salt Image

1/4 teaspoon
salt

Sriracha lime popcorn Grated Lime Zest Image

2 teaspoon
freshly grated lime zest

Sriracha lime popcorn Melted Butter Image

1/4 cup
melted butter

Sriracha lime popcorn Fresh Lime Juice Image

1.5 tablespoon
fresh lime juice

8 cups
popped popcorn

In a small bowl, mix the Sriracha, lime zest, and lime juice into the melted butter. Pour mixture over popcorn and toss to coat. Sprinkle the salt over and toss the popcorn again before serving.

STEP

Method:

Anime and Animated Films
Cute and Crazy Popcorn Recipes

HAIKYU!! TO THE TOP-Inspired
Caramel and Cheddar Popcorn

This recipe might have a few steps, but the final product is worth the effort! It’s also approved by all of the Karasuno High lads from HAIKYU!! TO THE TOP and matches the team colors. What more could you ask of your popcorn?

Download the recipe here.

Ingredients
Method

Ingredients (6 items):

General:

Haikyu Caramel and Cheddar Popcorn 4 tablespoons Image

4 tablespoons
butter

Haikyu Caramel and Cheddar Popcorn popcorn kernels

1/2 cup
popcorn kernels

For Caramel:

Haikyu Caramel and Cheddar Popcorn 6 tablespoons Image

6 tablespoons
butter

Haikyu Caramel and Cheddar Popcorn packed brown sugar Image

1 cup
packed brown sugar

Haikyu Caramel and Cheddar Popcorn light corn syrup Image

1/4 cup
light corn syrup

Haikyu Caramel and Cheddar Popcorn 1-2 kosher salt Image

1/2 teaspoon
kosher salt

Haikyu Caramel and Cheddar Popcorn vanilla extract Image

1/4 teaspoon
vanilla extract

Haikyu Caramel and Cheddar Popcorn baking soda Image

1/4 teaspoon
baking soda

For Cheddar:

Haikyu Caramel and Cheddar Popcorn powdered cheddar cheese Image

1/4 cup
powdered cheddar cheese

Haikyu Caramel and Cheddar Popcorn Kosher Salt Image

1/2 teaspoon
kosher salt

Haikyu Caramel and Cheddar Popcorn smoked paprika Image

1/4 teaspoon
smoked paprika

Haikyu Caramel and Cheddar Popcorn chili powder Image

1/4 teaspoon
chili powder

In large pan with a fitting lid, heat butter over medium heat. Once fully melted, add popcorn kernels and cover pot, shaking gently until the kernels are popped. Separate popcorn evenly into two bowls (about 5.5 cups of popped popcorn into each).

STEP

Heat oven to 300°F for the caramel corn. Combine butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and salt in a saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until bubbly. Turn off the heat and remove from the burner. Add in the vanilla and baking soda carefully and stir to prevent sticking. Add one half of the popcorn from its bowl and gently fold with a wooden spoon until fully coated.

STEP

On a parchment-lined baking sheet, spread out the caramel popcorn and bake for 20 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through. Remove and while still hot, gently toss to reattach any loose caramel and leave to cool completely.

STEP

For the cheddar popcorn, mix the cheese powder and spices into the second half of the popcorn. Give it a gentle toss to combine fully.

STEP

When the caramel popcorn has cooled completely, carefully break any clumps apart and serve in the same bowl as the cheddar popcorn.

STEP

Method:

Japanese “Togarashi” Popcorn

This recipe combines a nice amount of spice with all the salty tastes—from the seaweed, the kosher salt, and the generously buttered popcorn—guaranteed to give you a tang on the tongue!

Download the recipe here.

Ingredients
Method

Ingredients (5 items):

Japanese Togarashi dried nori, crumbled Image

2 sheets
dried nori, crumbled

1 tablespoon
kosher salt

Japanese Togarashi toasted sesame seeds Image

2 tablespoons
toasted sesame seeds

Japanese Togarashi buttered, popped popcorn Image

5 quarts
buttered, popped popcorn

Japanese Togarashi chile seasoning Image

1 tablespoon
“tagarashi” chile seasoning

Either by hand or in a food processor, blend the first four ingredients into a fine powder.

STEP

Mix into the hot, buttered popcorn, and toss to coat. Serve while warm.

STEP

Method:

Soy Butter and Seaweed
Umami Popcorn

If you are looking for the coveted umami experience with your movie snacks, look no further! The butter and soy mixture here is also delicious on noodles, fish, and tofu, so eating this popcorn will satisfy all your savory and salty cravings.

Download the recipe here.

Ingredients
Method

Ingredients (5 items):

Soy Butter And Seaweed Popcorn Nori Furikake Image

1/4 cup
shredded seaweed nori furikake

Soy Butter And Seaweed Popcorn Black White Sesame Seed Image

1 tablespoon
black and white sesame seeds

Soy Butter And Seaweed Popcorn Butter Image

1/4 cup
butter

Soy Butter And Seaweed Popcorn Plain Popped Popcorn Image

8 cups
plain, popped popcorn

Soy Butter And Seaweed Popcorn Soy Sauce Image

2.5 tablespoon
soy sauce

Melt the butter and stir in the soy sauce, drizzle over the popcorn, and toss.

STEP

Sprinkle the nori furikake over top and toss again to combine.

STEP

Serve with another sprinkle of nori furikake and the black and white sesame seeds to garnish!

STEP

Method:

Strawberry Pepper Popcorn

While berries and peppercorns might not seem like the most obvious pairing, rest assured they mingle delightfully when it comes to popcorn. Just a little tart, just a little sweet, just a little peppery—the farthest from bland your popcorn can be!

Download the recipe here.

Ingredients
Method

Ingredients (6 items):

1/4 teaspoon
salt

Strawberry Pepper Popcorn freeze-dried strawberries Image

1 ounce
freeze-dried strawberries

Strawberry Pepper Popcorn cracked black pepper Image

1/2 teaspoon
cracked black pepper

Strawberry Pepper Popcorn slivered raw almonds Image

1/4 cup
slivered raw almonds

Strawberry Pepper Popcorn melted browned butter Image

1/3 cup
melted browned butter

12 cups
popped popcorn

Toast the almonds with a bit of oil and salt in a small pan for about 4-6 minutes, stirring to keep from burning.

STEP

Drizzle the melted browned butter over the popcorn and toss in the salt and pepper.

STEP

Use a food processor or spice grinder to pulverize the strawberries and add about 2/3 cup of the strawberry dust over the popcorn.

STEP

Add in the toasted sliced almonds and toss to mix everything together. Serve and enjoy!

STEP

Method:

Comedy and Family Films
Fun and Funky Popcorn Recipes

Honey Nut Popcorn

A classic combo of nuts and honey, with an addictive and snacky popcorn twist! Break out this bad boy when you are planning a comedy movie night, and it will fuel the laughs all evening.

Download the recipe here.

Ingredients
Method

Ingredients (5 items):

Honey Nut Popcorn peanuts, almonds, pecans, or pistachios Image

1 cup
peanuts, almonds, pecans, or pistachios

1 teaspoon
kosher salt

2/3 cup
cup honey

8 cups
popped popcorn

1/4 cup
cup butter

Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper

STEP

Combine honey, butter, and salt in a medium saucepan and cook until slightly darkened, stirring often (around 4 minutes).

STEP

Add the nuts of your choice to the bowl of popped popcorn, and pour honey mixture over the top, tossing or stirring to coat evenly.

STEP

Spread across the baking sheet and bake until darkened and bubbly, around 8 to 10 minutes. Stir once again, then leave to cool and break apart before eating.

STEP

Method:

Movie Theater Candy and
Chocolate Popcorn Bark

This recipe basically creates a popcorn that has gone for a stroll through all the snack display cases of your local movie theater, but from the comfort of your kitchen! If you want a treat that has a plethora of other treats included, this is the popcorn for you.

Download the recipe here.

Ingredients
Method

Ingredients (9 items):

Movie Theater Candy & Chocolate Bark favorite milk chocolate or dark Chocolate Image

14 ounces
favorite milk chocolate or dark chocolate

Movie Theater candy Chocolate Bark reese Pieces Image

1/4 cup
Reese’s Pieces

Movie Theater candy Chocolate Bark Assorted Sprinkles Image

2 tablespoons
assorted sprinkles

Movie Theater candy & Chocolate Bark White Chocolate Image

2 ounces
white chocolate

Movie Theater candy Chocolate Bark M & Ms Image

1/4 cups
M&Ms

Movie Theater Candy Chocolate Bark Buttered Popped Popcorn Image

4 cups
buttered popped popcorn

Movie Theater candy Chocolate Bark Gummy Bears Image

1/4 cup
gummy bears

Movie Theater candy Chocolate Bark Salted Peanuts Image

4 tablespoons
salted peanuts

A Handful
of any other favorite movie theater candy

Line a baking sheet with sheet of tin foil, then a sheet of parchment paper over that.

STEP

Melt 14 ounces of the milk or dark chocolate over a double boiler, or very carefully in the microwave. Pour over the parchment paper.

STEP

Add the popcorn, candy and sprinkles on top of the melted chocolate, and stir carefully to combine and make sure everything is sticking together.

STEP

Melt the remaining 2 ounces of white chocolate and drizzle overtop the popcorn, adding any additional sprinkles you’d like.

STEP

Allow to cool and set before breaking up and serving.

STEP

Method:

Vanilla Almond Popcorn

Sweet and crunchy, you can easily alter the flavor by substituting almond extract or maple flavoring.

Download the recipe here.

Ingredients
Method

Ingredients (7 items):

1 cup
sugar

Vanilla Almond Popcorn Banking Soda Image

1/2 teaspoon
baking soda

Vanilla Almond Popcorn Popped Popcorn Image

12 cups
popped popcorn

1/2 cup
butter

1/4 teaspoon
salt

Vanilla Almond Popcorn Light Corn Syrup Image

1/4 cup
light corn syrup

Vanilla Almond Popcorn Vanila Extract Image

1 tablespoon
vanilla extract (alternatively, almond extract or maple flavoring)

Combine the sugar, butter, corn syrup and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a light boil over medium heat and cook while stirring until mixture is golden and fragrant, about 2 minutes.

STEP

Remove pan from heat and stir in the baking soda and vanilla. Pour mixture over the popcorn and toss to coat.

STEP

Cool slightly but break it all apart while still somewhat warm. Serve and enjoy!

STEP

Method:

Drama and Western Films
Fierce and Fireside Popcorn Recipes

Cheesy BBQ Popcorn

Off to watch a riveting film? Time to get your sustenance from this amazingly cheesy and savory popcorn! It will add a yummy kick to your movie night!

Download the recipe here.

Ingredients
Method

Ingredients (7 items):

Cheesy BBQ Popcorn white cheddar powder Image

3 tablespoons
white cheddar powder

1/2 cup
melted butter

1 to 2 tablespoons
your favorite BBQ seasoning

8 cups
popped popcorn

1/2 teaspoon
salt

Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.

STEP

Pour the melted butter over the popcorn in a large bowl.

STEP

Mix together the cheddar powder, salt and BBQ seasoning, then sprinkle over the buttered popcorn and toss well to coat evenly.

STEP

Spread seasoned popcorn over the tray and pop into the oven for about 5 to 7 minutes to dry it out. Serve warm and enjoy!

STEP

Method:

Tangy Tequila Lime Popcorn

Craving a zingy popcorn recipe to go with your movie night? Try out this one!

Download the recipe here.

Ingredients
Method

Ingredients (9 items):

Tangy Tequila Lime Popcorn lime juice Image

2 teaspoons
lime juice

Tangy Tequila Lime Popcorn cayenne pepper Image

1 teaspoon
cayenne pepper

2 teaspoon
salt

Tangy Tequila Lime Popcorn tequila Image

1 tablespoon
tequila

1/2 teaspoon
cumin powder

6 tablespoons
olive oil

2 teaspoons
non-nutritive sweetener

1/2 teaspoons
black pepper

8 cups
popped popcorn

Preheat oven to 300°F and line baking trays with parchment paper. Place popped popcorn in a large bowl.

STEP

Combine olive oil, lime juice, tequila, sweetener, cayenne pepper, cumin powder, salt and pepper in a bowl.

STEP

Pour oil mixture over the popcorn and toss well to coat evenly. Then, spread the coated popcorn across the baking trays in one layer.

STEP

Bake for 5 minutes or until dry, and serve!

STEP

Method:

Tex-Mex Spiced Popcorn

Snacking taken to the next level! The seasoning on this popcorn makes it a winner for any dramatic movie marathons.

Download the recipe here.

Ingredients
Method

Ingredients (9 items):

$Tex-Mex Spiced Popcorn cumin seeds Image$

1/2 teaspoon
cumin seeds

$Tex-Mex Spiced Popcorn garlic powder Image$

1/2 teaspoon
garlic powder

$Tex-Mex Spiced Popcorn melted butter Image$

5 tablespoons
melted butter

$Tex-Mex Spiced Popcorn salt Image$

1 teaspoon
salt

$Tex-Mex Spiced Popcorn smoked paprika Image$

1/4 teaspoon
smoked paprika

$Tex-Mex Spiced Popcorn olive oil Image$

2 tablespoons
olive oil

$Tex-Mex Spiced Popcorn chili powder Image$

1 teaspoons
chili powder

$Tex-Mex Spiced Popcorn minced fresh cilantro Image$

1/4 cup
minced fresh cilantro

$Tex-Mex Spiced Popcorn Kernels Image$

1/3 cup
popcorn kernels

In a large, lidded pan, heat the olive oil until shimmery, then cook the popcorn kernels and cumin seeds until popped. Remove to large bowl.

STEP

Combine the remaining dry ingredients in a small bowl and toss into the popcorn. Just before serving, toss in the cilantro and serve warm.

STEP

Method:

Fantasy and Sci-Fi Films
Weird and Whacky Popcorn Recipes

Buttery Maple and Bacon Popcorn

With a deep caramel and maple tang paired with a smoky umami flavor, look no further for your next movie snack! The flavor explosion here will keep you scintillated and battle-ready during your upcoming fantasy film nights.

Download the recipe here.

Ingredients
Method

Ingredients (5 items):

Buttery Maple and Bacon Popcorn maple syrup Image

3 teaspoons
maple syrup

Buttery Maple and Bacon Popcorn melted butter Image

1 tablespoon
melted butter

Buttery Maple and Bacon Popcorn Butter Image

4 tablespoons
butter

$Tex-Mex Spiced Popcorn Kernels Image$

1/3 cup
popcorn kernels

Buttery Maple and Bacon Popcorn bacon salt Image

2 tablespoons
bacon salt

Heat the oil in a large, lidded pan, and pop the popcorn when oil is shimmering and hot. Pop all the kernels and remove to a large bowl.

STEP

Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small saucepan with the maple syrup and the bacon salt. When the mixture starts sizzling and turning brown, it’s almost ready. Once the sizzling has stopped and the butter is a lovely nutty brown in color, remove from heat.

STEP

Pour the maple and bacon salted butter over the popcorn and toss well to coat thoroughly.

STEP

Method:

One Foot in the Fire Popcorn

For any sci-fi foraging, try out this fiery popcorn dish to give you that extra zing!

Download the recipe here.

Ingredients
Method

Ingredients (4 items):

One Foot in the Fire Popcorn cinnamon red-hot candies Image

5.5 ounces
cinnamon red-hot candies

One Foot in the Fire Popcorn popped popcorn Image

6 cups
popped popcorn

One Foot in the Fire Popcorn Butter Image

1/4 cup
butter

One Foot in the Fire Popcorn Corn Syrup Image

2 tablespoons
corn syrup

Preheat the oven to 200°F and spread your popcorn onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.

STEP

Combine the butter, corn syrup and red-hot candies in a microwave safe bowl, and microwave on high until the candies have melted (around 5 minutes, stirring every minute).

STEP

Pour candy mixture over the popped popcorn on the baking sheet and stir to coat evenly.

STEP

Bake in oven for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, as this will alleviate some of the stickiness!

STEP

Method:

Garden-y Herby Cheesy Popcorn

Looking for a popcorn dish that has the tang and pucker of a Hobbit’s garden? Then this popcorn is perfect for you! With a mixture of herbs and strong gouda, this popcorn will steal the show every time.

Download the recipe here.

Ingredients
Method

Ingredients (14 items):

Garden-y Herby Cheesy Popcorn dried sage Image

1 teaspoon
dried sage

Garden-y Herby Cheesy Popcorn dried Thyme Image

1 teaspoon
dried thyme

Garden-y Herby Cheesy Popcorn dried Summer Savory Image

1 teaspoon
dried summer savory

Garden-y Herby Cheesy Popcorn Kosher Salt Image

1/4 teaspoon
kosher salt

Garden-y Herby Cheesy Popcorn melted butter Image

1/2 cup
melted butter

Garden-y Herby Cheesy Popcorn dried Fennel Image

1 teaspoon
dried fennel

Garden-y Herby Cheesy Popcorn dried Basil Image

1 teaspoon
dried basil

Garden-y Herby Cheesy Popcorn dried Oregano Image

1 teaspoon
dried oregano

Garden-y Herby Cheesy Popcorn Minced garlic Image

2 teaspoon
minced garlic

Garden-y Herby Cheesy Popcorn Popped Image

10 cups
popped popcorn

1 teaspoon
dried marjoram

Garden-y Herby Cheesy Popcorn dried Rosemary Image

1 teaspoon
dried rosemary

Garden-y Herby Cheesy Popcorn dried Tarragon Image

1 teaspoon
dried tarragon

1 cup
shredded aged gouda cheese

Combine the dry ingredients and garlic into the hot melted butter until mixed.

STEP

Add the gouda to the popcorn, toss to combine.

STEP

Pour over the hot melted butter and herb mixture, tossing to combine completely. The hot butter should make the gouda melty, so serve warm!

STEP

Method:

Pizza Please Popcorn

Can’t decide between pizza and snacks? Here’s the answer—popcorn that tastes just like pizza! And if you want the entire pizza experience, sprinkle some grated mozzarella and parmesan overtop of the popcorn and pop it into the oven just long enough to melt it all over. Sorry, lactose-intolerants, but at least the cheese-less version still slaps!

Download the recipe here.

Ingredients
Method

Ingredients (11 items):

3 tablespoon
tomato paste

1/2 teaspoons
dried basil

Pizza Please Popcorn crushed red pepper flakes Image

3/4 teaspoons
crushed red pepper flakes

Pizza Please Popcorn grated mozzarella (optional) Image

1/2 cup
grated mozzarella (optional)

1/4 cup
melted butter

Pizza Please Popcorn dried parsley Image

3/4 teaspoons
dried parsley

1/2 teaspoon
salt

Pizza Please Popcorn popped popcorn Image

8 cups
popped popcorn

Pizza Please Popcorn dried oregano Image

1 teaspoon
dried oregano

Pizza Please Popcorn grated parmesan (optional) Image

1 teaspoon
garlic powder

1/4 cup
grated parmesan (optional)

Preheat oven to 250°F and line 2 baking trays with parchment.

STEP

Combine tomato paste, melted butter, spices and salt into a small bowl and mix thoroughly.

STEP

In a large bowl, pour the pizza sauce mixture over the popcorn and either stir or mix with your hands to combine completely.

STEP

Spread the saucy popcorn across the baking sheets and bake until the sauce has dried, about 8 to 15 minutes. Toss every few minutes to continue to coat.

STEP

After removing from the oven, you can sprinkle the cheeses evenly over the top and allow to melt. Allow to cool completely, then break up and serve!

STEP

Method:

UFO Popcorn

If you want your popcorn to resemble several of the popular movie alien races, look no farther. Somewhere between little green men and E.T., this popcorn is as verdant as it is sticky and delicious. Beam me up, Scotty!

Download the recipe here.

Ingredients
Method

Ingredients (8 items):

UFO Popcorn light brown sugar, packed Image

1 cup
light brown sugar, packed

1 teaspoons
vanilla extract

8 cups
popped popcorn

2 tablespoons
light corn syrup

UFO Popcorn of green and yellow food coloring Image

6 drops each
of green and yellow food coloring

1/2 cup
butter

2 heaping cups
mini marshmallows

12
large marshmallows

Melt butter in a large, 3-quart saucepan with the brown sugar and corn syrup. Cook over medium heat while stirring until sugar is dissolved.

STEP

Remove pan from heat and add marshmallows and vanilla extract, stirring until smooth and sticky.

STEP

Add in the green and yellow food coloring to achieve your ideal alien color, then pour the marshmallow mixture over the popcorn. Stir until evenly coated, serve up to the extra-terrestrials and achieve peace in the galaxy!

STEP

Method:

Horror Movies
Zesty and Exciting Popcorn Recipes

Cajun Creeper Corn

Cheesy and spicy, this popcorn is a finger-lickin’ snack food with a hint of citrus, guaranteed to get you through even the scariest of movies!

Download the recipe here.

Ingredients
Method

Ingredients (5 items):

Cajun Creeper Corn Cajun seasoning Image

2 tablespoons
Cajun seasoning

1/4 cup
melted butter

2 tablespoons
lime juice

10 cups
popped popcorn

Cajun Creeper Corn grated parmesan cheese Image

4 to 5 tablespoons
grated parmesan cheese

Combine the melted butter and lime juice, then pour over the popcorn and toss to coat.

STEP

Combine the Cajun seasoning and cheese, then sprinkle over the popcorn and once again toss to incorporate all the flavors evenly.

STEP

Method:

Coconut Curry Corn

If you want to challenge your mouth like you’re challenging your eyes to keep watching those grungy animals resurrect in Pet Sematary, this is the popcorn for you! If you are not the biggest fan of spice, feel free to leave out the garam masala—but otherwise, grab those napkins and a blanket to hide under!

Download the recipe here.

Ingredients
Method

Ingredients (5 items):

4 tablespoons
coconut oil

1/4 teaspoon
salt

1 tablespoon
curry powder

8 cups
popped popcorn

1/2 teaspoon
garam masala (optional)

Melt the coconut oil and place in small bowl. Carefully whisk in the spices and salt until combined.

STEP

Pour mixture over the popcorn and toss to coat. Serve warm and enjoy!

STEP

Method:

Sour and Spicy Citrus Popcorn

Give your tastebuds a workout with this sour and spicy popcorn snack! With a wisp of lime to break up the opposing flavors take refuge with your popcorn and fuzzy blankets.

Download the recipe here.

Ingredients
Method

Ingredients (8 items):

Sour and Spicy Citrus Popcorn sea salt Image

1.5 teaspoons
sea salt

Sour and Spicy Citrus Popcorn chili powder Image

3/4 teaspoon
chili powder

Sour and Spicy Citrus Popcorn olive oil Image

6 tablespoons
olive oil

Sour and Spicy Citrus Popcorn cumin powder Image

2 teaspoons
cumin powder

Sour and Spicy Citrus Popcorn fresh lime zest Image

1 teaspoon
fresh lime zest

Sour and Spicy Citrus Popcorn warm popped popcorn Image

8 cups
warm popped popcorn

Sour and Spicy Citrus Popcorn fresh lime juice Image

1 tablespoon
fresh lime juice

Sour and Spicy Citrus Popcorn black pepper Image

1/2 teaspoon
black pepper

Combine the dry ingredients into the olive oil, excluding the lime zest.

STEP

Sprinkle the lime zest over the top just before serving it nice and warm!

STEP

Drizzle the oil mixture over the freshly popped popcorn and toss to mix thoroughly.

STEP

Method:

Sweet and Spicy Wasabi Popcorn

This recipe is perfect for a night in with a scary film. Let the sweetness balance out the spiciness, just like thinking about cute kitten pictures while the living dead rampage across the screen.

Download the recipe here.

Ingredients
Method

Ingredients (7 items):

Sweet and Spicy Wasabi Popcorn granulated or brown sugar Image

1 teaspoon
granulated or brown sugar

Sweet and Spicy Wasabi Popcorn cayenne pepper Image

1/8 teaspoon
cayenne pepper

Sweet and Spicy Wasabi Popcorn popped popcorn Image

6 cups
popped popcorn

Sweet and Spicy Wasabi Popcorn kosher salt sugar Image

1 teaspoon
kosher salt

Sweet and Spicy Wasabi Popcorn black pepper Image

1/4 teaspoon
black pepper

Sweet and Spicy Wasabi Popcorn wasabi powder, sifted sugar Image

1 teaspoon
wasabi powder, sifted

Sweet and Spicy Wasabi Popcorn melted butter Image

6 tablespoons
melted butter

Combine the dry ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.

STEP

Pour the melted butter overtop the popcorn and toss to mix. Toss in the sugar-salt-spice mixture and mix again thoroughly, and taste for spiciness. If it doesn’t have enough kick, you can always sprinkle in more wasabi or cayenne! Serve toasty warm and enjoy.

STEP

Method:

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Sweet and Sticky Popcorn Recipes

Nutella Glazed Popcorn

Who can resist a spoonful of Nutella? Certainly not when it’s coating your popcorn in that chocolaty goodness!

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Ingredients
Method

Ingredients (5 items):

1/4 cup
Nutella

1/4 teaspoon
salt

1/4 cup
butter

Nutella Glazed Popcorn Popped Popcorn Image

6 cups
popped popcorn

1/4 cup
corn syrup

Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking tray with parchment.

STEP

Pour overtop the popcorn and spread across the baking tray. Bake for 10 minutes and serve!

STEP

Place the Nutella, butter, corn syrup and salt in a non-stick saucepan and heat, stirring, until combined.

STEP

Method:

Snickers Popcorn

Just the ticket for a sappy love story! This popcorn is chewy and chocolaty, perfect for curling up and enjoying a good chick flick.

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Ingredients
Method

Ingredients (10 items):

Snickers Popcorn light brown sugar packed Image

2 cups
light brown sugar, packed

1 teaspoon
vanilla extract

Snickers Popcorn “fun size” Snickers bars, coarsely chopped Image

30
“fun size” Snickers bars, coarsely chopped

12 cups
popped popcorn

1 teaspoon
salt

1/2 cup
light corn syrup

Snickers Popcorn melted semi-sweet chocolate Image

3 ounces
melted semi-sweet chocolate

1 teaspoon
baking soda

1 cup
salted peanuts

1 cup
butter

Preheat oven to 200°F and line large baking trays with parchment paper. Spread popcorn across trays.

STEP

Remove from oven and pan and transfer to wax paper to cool. Drizzle the melted semi-sweet chocolate overtop and serve when cool.

STEP

Combine butter, brown sugar, salt and corn syrup in a pot over medium heat, and boil for about 5 minutes.

STEP

Remove from heat when bubbly and fragrant and stir in baking soda and vanilla.

STEP

Pour mixture over the popcorn and stir to combine evenly. Bake in oven for 1 hour 15 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.

STEP

Remove from oven and stir in the Snickers. Return to oven for 3 minutes for Snickers to melt slightly into the popcorn.

STEP

Method:

White Chocolate Raspberry
Cheesecake Popcorn

Doesn’t this sound like the quintessential romantic movie snack? Full of flavor, bursting with creamy chocolate and tangy berry, this is the perfect accompaniment to any love stories on the big screen.

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Ingredients
Method

Ingredients (6 items):

White Chocolate Raspberry Chessecake popcorn melted white chocolate Image

4 ounces
melted white chocolate

White Chocolate Raspberry Chessecake popcorn powdered sugar Image

4 teaspoon
powdered sugar

White Chocolate Raspberry Chessecake popcorn freeze-dried raspberries, chopped Image

1/3 cup
freeze-dried raspberries, chopped

White Chocolate Raspberry Chessecake popcorn melted butter Image

1/4 cups
melted butter

White Chocolate Raspberry Chessecake popcorn dry cheesecake filling mix Image

5 to 6 tablespoons
dry cheesecake filling mix

White Chocolate Raspberry Chessecake popcorn popped popcorn Image

6 cups
popped popcorn

Line baking tray with parchment paper and spread popped popcorn evenly over the top.

STEP

Pour chocolate mix over the popcorn, and sprinkle the raspberries overtop. Stir to coat everything evenly, let harden, and then break apart to serve.

STEP

Mix the cheesecake filling mix and powdered sugar into the melted butter, then mix into the melted white chocolate.

STEP

Method:

Fancy Popcorn Recipes
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For movie lovers, a bag of popcorn is the essential snack to enjoy a film. The lure of saltiness and crunch is an irresistible and buttery siren’s call. But luckily, you don’t have to rely on going out to the movie theater for that perfect bite of popcorn!

Making your own fancy popcorn recipes is surprisingly easy to do in your kitchen, and you have no end of choice when it comes to recipe variety!

Use this guide to jazz up your movie nights with special recipes inspired by different genres, and take your film experience to a whole new level.

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