Gourmet Popcorn Creations!

[GraceW]

What 'gourmet' variations of popcorn do you make?

Besides 'poppy-chow,' I have made my own cheddar-caramel corn mix and also cinnamon bun popcorn... with the holidays coming, I would like more ideas for over-the-top popcorn flavors/recipes.

Thanks!

[BrasilFutbolGirl]

I'm a popcorn junkie I absolutely love caramel and cheddar together. If I knew how to make it I would make it myself. There is this popcorn brand called GH Cretors and they make the best caramel/cheddar popcorn mix. Its heaven.

[jljohn]

One of my favorites is either butter (or a light oil like canola, peanut, or extra light olive) and granulated maple sugar (real maple sugar). It's good!

[Antilope]

Jell-O Popcorn Balls

Ingredients:

1 c. Karo syrup
1/2 c. sugar
1c. popcorn (un-popped) (about 8 or 9 cups popped)
1 (3 oz.) pkg. Jell-O (favorite flavor)

Directions:
Pop popcorn and discard any un-popped kernels. Place in large bowl.

In medium saucepan, bring syrup and sugar to a full rolling boil. Remove from heat, add Jell-o. Stir until Jell-o is dissolved approximately 2 minutes. Pour over popped corn. Stir well. Wet hands and form into 1 1/2 inch popcorn balls.

[Antilope]

Jello Marshmallow Popcorn Balls

Ingredients:

1/2 cup melted butter
1 large box of you favorite flavored Jello
1 lb. miniature marshmallows
8-12 cup popped corn

Directions:

In a large bowl, melt butter. Add Jello. Stir in marshmallows until well blended. Pour over popcorn and stir. Cool slightly. Butter hands thoroughly and form balls. Store in airtight container or wrap individually in plastic wrap. (Do not use aluminum foil or wax paper)

Number Of Servings:
2 dozen balls

[bagofwater]

This is good for oil-cooked popcorn. I sometimes like to slice garlic cloves and dried chili peppers, and put them in the oil first. Let them heat up a little, and put the popcorn in. The result is pretty awesome.

[BrasilFutbolGirl]

Ohhhh I have some garlic cloves I'm going to try that.

[holypeaches]

A few years ago I acquired dried salt and vinegar seasoning, unfortunately I've never seen it again. Oh so yummy! I've also done curry with a curry mix and some add ins of cayenne and cumin for heat and smoke.

[LaLa]

old bay is a big winner here!

[olyolyy]

dark chocolate + pistachio + toffee

[HillJ]

http://www.chow.com/recipes/27802-cur...

Yesterday we tried this curry-coconut popcorn mix and enjoyed the flavors alot. We used brown rice syrup instead of corn syrup (just a personal preference) and we didn't make popcorn balls just a big bowl.

[operagirl]

I guess it might be kind of gauche, but I love black truffle oil on popcorn. That and some microplane'd extra sharp cheddar or pecorino, and freshly ground black pepper.

[BrasilFutbolGirl]

Sounds awesome!

[paprkutr]

What do you to make your cheddar popcorn. I love it and have tried different powders but it is lousy. Would you please post how you make yours, I would be very appreciative.

[GraceW]

It was somewhat a mistake the first time we made it.. we put boxed Macaroni and Cheese powder on the popcorn, but now I add more than that--including parmesan cheese, truffle salt, and spices.

For spices, the key (in my opinion) is to use Penzeys' Spices...
http://www.penzeys.com/cgi-bin/penzey...

[goodhealthgourmet]

ideas abound:
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/799926
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/445287
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/760986
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/679439
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/450633
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/573911
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/473574
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/469287
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/282190
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/770705
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/305207
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/479354
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/285469

[AdamD]

My seven year old created his favorite popcorn flavoring: Garlic powder mixed with light brown sugar.

I have to say, its pretty good!

[GraceW]

That is quite odd.. BUT I will try anything! Tell him thank-you for me.

[AdamD]

Its quite good actually. I forgot salt is also in there. Will do. Report back.