Best 2 Mixed Up Popcorn Recipes

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Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

MIXED-UP-POPCORN

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I got this from my dear friend Mindy and we refer to it as binge mix. Once you start you can't stop! Kids and adults love it. You can make it festive for any holiday or party with colored m & m's.

Provided by Ann 3

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 large bowl

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

6 cups popped popcorn (I use Vic's that is already popped)
3 cups Rice Chex
2 cups Cheerios toasted oat cereal
1 1/2 cups peanuts
1 cup pecans (or any nut of choice)
1 cup brown sugar (packed)
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

In a large bowl, stir together popcorn, cereal, peanuts and pecans. Transfer to a greased roasting pan.
In a heavy 2 or 3 quart saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup. Cook and stir over medium heat to boiling. Boil 5 minutes without stirring (make sure you boil on low heat or it will burn). Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and baking soda.
Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Pour sugar mixture over popcorn mixture. Stir gently to coat. Bake for 1 hour. Pour onto waxed paper and cool. Store in an airtight container.
I add M& M's after it cools to make it an extra special treat! You could even add pretzel sticks if you wanted it more salty. Enjoy!

TRUFFLED POPCORN

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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

1 package microwave popcorn, such as Newman's Own Natural
2-ounces white truffle butter
1 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

Prepare the popcorn in your microwave according to the instructions on the package. Meanwhile, heat the truffle butter in a small pot until just melted. When the popcorn is ready, pour it into a large bowl, add the truffle butter and salt, and toss well. Serve warm.

Tips:

Choose the right popcorn kernels: For mixed-up popcorn, it's best to use a blend of hulless and regular popcorn kernels. Hulless popcorn kernels pop up with a tender, chewy texture, while regular popcorn kernels have a crispy, crunchy texture. Mixing the two types of kernels together creates a popcorn that has a perfect balance of both textures.
Use high-quality oil: The type of oil you use can also affect the taste and texture of your popcorn. Use a high-quality oil that has a neutral flavor, such as coconut oil, avocado oil, or grapeseed oil. Avoid using olive oil, as it has a strong flavor that can overpower the popcorn.
Season your popcorn to taste: Once your popcorn is popped, you can season it to taste with a variety of different seasonings. Some popular seasonings include salt, butter, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, and grated Parmesan cheese. You can also add sweet seasonings, such as sugar, cinnamon, or cocoa powder.
Be careful not to overcrowd the pot: When you're popping popcorn, it's important to not overcrowd the pot. If you overcrowd the pot, the popcorn kernels will not have enough space to pop properly and you'll end up with a lot of unpopped kernels. It's better to pop the popcorn in batches if you need to make a lot of it.
Use a large pot: If you're making a large batch of popcorn, it's best to use a large pot. This will give the popcorn kernels plenty of space to pop and will help to prevent overcrowding.

Conclusion:

Mixed-up popcorn is a fun and easy snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a great way to use up leftover popcorn kernels and it's a delicious alternative to plain popcorn. With a little bit of creativity, you can make mixed-up popcorn that is both delicious and visually appealing. So next time you're looking for a snack, give mixed-up popcorn a try. You won't be disappointed.