Best 3 Nutty Popcorn Party Mix Recipes
Indulge in a delightful symphony of sweet and savory flavors with our Nutty Popcorn Party Mix. This irresistible snack combines the irresistible crunch of popcorn with a medley of roasted nuts, dried fruits, and a hint of sweet and salty seasonings. Perfect for movie nights, parties, or as a grab-and-go snack, this party mix offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. With three variations to choose from - Classic, Spicy, and Sweet & Salty - you'll find the perfect mix to suit your preferences. Prepare to be amazed by the irresistible combination of crunchy popcorn, roasted peanuts, almonds, pecans, dried cranberries, cherries, and a touch of brown sugar, salt, and cayenne pepper. Get ready to elevate your snacking experience with this delightful Nutty Popcorn Party Mix!
**Variations**:
1. Classic: Experience the timeless flavors of the Classic Nutty Popcorn Party Mix, featuring a harmonious blend of roasted peanuts, almonds, pecans, dried cranberries, and cherries, all coated in a delectable mixture of melted butter, brown sugar, salt, and vanilla extract.
2. Spicy: Ignite your taste buds with the Spicy Nutty Popcorn Party Mix, where a dash of cayenne pepper adds a tantalizing kick to the classic mix. Prepare for a thrilling flavor adventure as the subtle heat dances on your palate, perfectly complementing the sweet and savory notes.
3. Sweet & Salty: Satisfy your cravings for both sweet and savory with the Sweet & Salty Nutty Popcorn Party Mix. This irresistible variation introduces dried pineapple and salted peanuts to the mix, creating a symphony of flavors that will keep you reaching for more. The sweet and tangy pineapple pieces add a tropical twist, while the salted peanuts provide a satisfying crunch and a touch of savory goodness.
NUTTY CARAMEL CORN
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories dessert
Time 40m
Yield about 10 cups
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper and spray lightly with cooking spray.
- Put the oil and 3 or 4 popcorn kernels in a large pot with a lid (at least 6 quarts). Cover the pot and turn the heat up to medium-high. Wait until you hear one of the kernels pop, then uncover the pot and add the remaining kernels. Quickly stir everything together then replace the lid. Cook the popcorn until the kernels begin popping and then reduce the heat slightly. Cook, shaking often, until the rate of popping starts to slow, 2 to 3 minutes. Do not wait for all of the kernels to pop or they will burn. Take off the heat.
- Combine the brown sugar, corn syrup, butter and salt in a medium pot. Heat over medium heat until melted and smooth. Stir in the baking soda.
- Pour the nuts on top of the popcorn. Then pour the caramel into the pot with the popcorn; stir to coat and spread the popcorn onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake, stirring occasionally, until slightly golden, about 20 minutes. Cool completely, and then break apart before serving.
SWEET, SALTY, SPICY PARTY NUTS
I find this technique much easier than the stovetop pan method. You'll get beautiful, perfectly frosted nuts that are roasted evenly, with no bitter burned spots.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Snacks Party Mix Recipes
Time 27m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly coat with cooking spray.
- Combine walnut halves, pecan halves, almonds, and cashews in a large bowl. Add salt, black pepper, cumin, and cayenne pepper; toss to coat.
- Heat sugar, water, and butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until the butter is melted. Cook for 1 minute and remove from heat. Slowly pour butter mixture over the bowl of nuts and stir to coat.
- Transfer nuts to the prepared baking sheet and spread into a single layer.
- Bake nuts in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Stir nuts until the warm syrup coats every nut. Spread into a single layer, return to the oven, and bake until nuts are sticky and roasted, about 6 minutes. Allow to cool before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Carbohydrate 12.7 g, Cholesterol 1.9 mg, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 205.7 mg, Sugar 7.5 g
POPCORN NUT TREAT
You need five ingredients to make this special snack mix featuring popcorn, cereal and nuts. The pairing of salty nuts and sweet honey is delicious. -Kay Young, Flushing, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Snacks
Time 20m
Yield about 2-1/2 quarts.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the popcorn, cereal and nuts. In a microwave-safe bowl, heat butter and honey until butter is melted; stir until smooth. Pour over popcorn mixture and toss to coat., Transfer to two ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until popcorn is golden brown, stirring every 5 minutes. Cool, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 235mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
Tips:
- Use fresh popcorn for the best flavor and texture.
- If you don't have a popcorn maker, you can pop the popcorn in a large pot on the stovetop.
- Be sure to remove any unpopped kernels before adding the popcorn to the other ingredients.
- You can use any type of nuts you like in this recipe. Some popular choices include peanuts, almonds, walnuts, and cashews.
- If you don't have any pretzels, you can use another crunchy snack, such as crackers or chips.
- Be sure to mix the ingredients well so that they are evenly coated with the melted butter and sugar.
- Spread the mixture out on a baking sheet and bake until it is golden brown.
- Let the mixture cool completely before storing it in an airtight container.
Conclusion:
This nutty popcorn party mix is the perfect snack for any occasion. It is easy to make, delicious, and sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy snack, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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