Ali in OR Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 I'm thinking of trying some different stove-top popcorn variations for holiday get-togethers; maybe at least some will be healthier than the traditional plate of cookies or pies! All I've ever done before is just the basic: thin coat of oil or coconut oil on bottom of pan, yellow or white popcorn kernels, a little salt after it's popped (we did melted butter on top when we were kids but I skip that these days and don't miss it). I'm definitely going to try kettle corn and caramel corn. Any recipes for those or any other fun variety? Savory varieties? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink and Green Mom Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 I sprinkle parmesan cheese on mine after it is popped (I use an air popper). However, I do put butter on mine, which is what the cheese sticks to. Not sure if that would work without the butter. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 I sprinkle nutritional yeast on my popcorn when I want a change from salt. My dd likes to throw chocolate chips in her just popped popcorn. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onceuponatime Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 When making kettle corn, you can substitute red hots for the sugar. I also like my popcorn sprinkled with seasoned salt and chili powder. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiara.I Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Nutritional yeast is good! I also really like butter and dill. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethel Mertz Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 butter and garlic powder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 I buy real cheese powder from the co-op, but it does need butter or oil to stick to. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 I like my popcorn hot: I sprinkle on chili powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, and a touch of cayenne 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IfIOnly Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 We eat a ton of popcorn around here. Our favorites are: butter (or ghee), nutritional yeast, and sometimes garlic honey and butter http://www.thefamilyhomestead.com/sweetreatpopcorn.htm Taco flavors, pretty much the same as Laurie4b but we like oregano and smoked paprika in there too ETA: I have a popcorn recipe book with lots of great recipes to try when we're bored or just feeling adventurous. It's been fun to have as a resource. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 okay, don't hate me...but.... The best popcorn I EVER had was when I mixed in a bit of bacon drippings with the melted butter and then...some maple syrup. Poured it over the top and WOW. So freaking good. I've never made it again because I don't trust myself not to just keep eating and die :) 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Nutritional yeast or kelp powder 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 my son likes buffalo popcorn. he puts hot sauce in with the melted butter before pouring it over the popcorn. I don't know that I recommend it, but you can give it a test run. Oddly I want chex mix now. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umsami Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 We add M&Ms to our popcorn. The minis are nice. Christmas colored ones give that holiday look. :) For a savory option, try Ranch dressing mix. (Powdered Hidden Valley stuff.) I think you'll need butter or oil, though, to make it stick. I seem to remember seeing a shaker bottle of it at Sam's or Costco. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Oh. I'm home alone tonight and I haven't done the breakfast dishes so there is a pan with bacon grease still on the stove . . . Do it! Do it! Do it! :hurray: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FO4UR Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Our favorite is butter & brown sugar. I have subbed with stevia and it's OK, but not the same. Butter...gotta have butter...real butter! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onceuponatime Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Ooh I forgot, one of my favorites is sprinkled with curry powder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmandaVT Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 When I was younger, my friend and I used to make popcorn with garlic powder, dlil and parmesan cheese for a movie snack. It was a delicious combo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto10blessings Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Add m&ms or drizzle melted chocolate over the popcorn. Yum!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RioSamba Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Browned butter and rosemary. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted October 29, 2015 Author Share Posted October 29, 2015 You all have great ideas. I'm looking forward to experimenting. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Another vote for bacon grease! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIch elle Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Cooked in coconut oil and CHILI powder - YUM! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IdahoHomeschooler Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Truffle oil or truffle salt and fresh pepper. Yum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 We got this one from the Spongebob cookbook, and one of my daughters and I can't get enough of it! (The rest of the family is boring.) Combine 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon sweet smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, and 1/4 teaspoon each garlic powder and pepper. Toss with freshly buttered popcorn. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IfIOnly Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 We got this one from the Spongebob cookbook, and one of my daughters and I can't get enough of it! (The rest of the family is boring.) Combine 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon sweet smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, and 1/4 teaspoon each garlic powder and pepper. Toss with freshly buttered popcorn. I'd like to try this. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solascriptura Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 We love kettle corn made with coconut oil. Does that count as a flavor? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paige Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 I've made it with a bag of red hots a few times. It's messy but really good for a change! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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