Think of a trip to cinema, what do you see? People waiting to get the tickets, big screen, dark and most importantly – popcorn! But what about gourmet popcorn?
If you haven’t noticed yet, popcorn is taking the gourmet world by storm, there are more flavors of popcorn than movies coming out each year (well, according to my own estimates!). Gourmet popcorn is officially a thing and food blogs around the world are coming up with new flavors each week. You don’t have to be a fan of popcorn, but you will certainly appreciate the innovative approach and flavor combinations you would never think of.
I have round up over 60 most popular gourmet popcorn recipe to impress your family or friends on your next movie night, enjoy and share!
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Sweet, savoury and plain weird, we’ve got all of them covered!
Chocolate Coconut Popcorn
Recipe at Mariah’s Pleasing Plates.
Rich chocolatey and sweet tropical flavors to sweeten your taste buds! Perfect for a romantic movie date with your special someone!
Thin Mint Popcorn
Recipe by Lolly Jane.
Enjoy this sweet popcorn with just the right hint of minty freshness!
Pumpkin Pie Spice Popcorn
recipe by Cooking Classy.
Can’t wait for Thanksgiving? Indulge your holiday craving with this all-American flavor.
Red Velvet Popcorn
Recipe by Inspired by Charm.
Same red velvety flavors from your favorite colored cake right into your popcorn bucket.
Muddy Buddy Popcorn
Recipe by Six Sisters Stuff.
Chocolate and peanut butter – two of the best flavors known to the human tongue. Need I say anything more?
S’mores Popcorn
recipe by Bombshell Bling.
A whiff of this baby will make you want to pack up and drive to your favorite camping grounds with your friends, a guitar in tow and a night filled with songs in front of a nice fire under the stars.
Cinnamon Bun Popcorn
recipe by Fabulessly Frugal.
If Cinnabon and Chef Tony’s had a love child, this would be it. Two sinful snacks makes a perfect cheat day from your diet!
Zebra Caramel Popcorn
recipe by Creme de la Crumb.
Salty and sweet popcorn made even more gastronomical with dark and white chocolate drizzles!
Tequila Caramel Popcorn
recipe by Tracys Culinary Adventures.
Did you miss co*cktail night with your girlies because of an impromptu much-needed movie date with your hubby? Don’t despair. Yes, tequila infused popcorn exists!
Key Lime Popcorn
recipe by Inside Bru Crew Life.
Your favorite movie snack flavored with your favorite dessert! Talk about gourmet popcorn!
Butterscotch Popcorn
recipe by Jens Favourite Cookies.
Because caramel popcorn can be too mainstream, coat your popcorn in rich butterscotch instead!
Funfetti Popcorn
recipe by Double Duty Mommy.
White chocolate and colorful sugar sprinkles make for a fun-fetti feel to your gourmet popcorn. Perfect for your kids birthday party!
Parmesan Basil Popcorn
recipe by Grain Crazy.
Not a fan of the sweeter side of things? Then, this herb-y savory mix is perfect for your buds!
Spicy Caramel Bacon Popcorn
recipe by A Cozy Kitchen.
Ready for one of the best gastronomical experiences your tongue will ever have? Try this combination of sweet, spicy and savory. Of coourse, bacon is love.
Grasshopper Popcorn
recipe by The Recipe Critic.
Chocolate and mint? Yes, please!!
Lemon Rosemary Popcorn
recipe by Houseful of handmade.
This is probably the freshest movie snack you’ll ever set your tastebuds on.
Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Popcorn
recipe by Celebrating Sweets.
Bittersweet and the right dash of sea saltiness makes a great balance of contrasting yet complimenting flavors.
Lemon Pie Popcorn
recipe by House of Yum.
If there was a way to include meringue in this recipe, this would no doubt be on my top 5!
Firecracker Popcorn
recipe by Spicy Southern Kitchen.
Doesn’t this just remind you of the 4th of July? Literally firerworks in your mouth. What with all the yummy pop rock candies sprinkled all over it.
Grinch Popcorn
recipe by Two Sisters Crafting.
The many amazing things food coloring bring to the world of food. Add some red M&Ms and you’ve got yourself a yuletide movie treat.
Strawberry White Chocolate Popcorn
recipe by Ilona’s Passion.
If you’re tired of giving chocolates on Valentine’s day, opt for a more unusual gift with this pink and white decorated gourmet popcorn. Strawberries and white chocolate is a perfect Valentine’s day flavor. :)
Salted Whiskey Caramel Popcorn
recipe by Poet in the Pantry.
I don’t know if whiskey and caramel makea wicked combo but, I’m pretty much up to trying new flavors. Are you?
Garlic, Parmesan and Dill Popcorn
recipe by Oh Sweet Basil.
Garlic, dill and parmesan is such a perfect combo for pastas. I bet it would taste just as good on popcorn!
Harry Potter Popcorn
recipe by Food in Literature.
I can only imagine what it’d be like to have a bowl of butterbeer popcorn while watching a Harry Potter movie marathon on a Friday night. Now, that’s as good as pizza, beer and live SuperBowl.
Candy Popcorn
recipe by The Recipe Rebel.
This reminds me of Skittles. Popcorn version. :)
Unicorn Popcorn
recipe by Nerdy Mamma.
Coconut oil, vanila, sprinkles and lots of color! This is really a burst of confetti inside your mouth!
Easter Popcorn
recipe by blommi.com.
Colored candy melts, microwave popcorn and pastel colored peanut M&Ms make up such a colorful Easter treat!
Cinnamon Heart Popcorn
recipe by OneLittle Project.
Cinnamon hearts are one of the most popular Valentine’s day candy given as gifts. Why not go the extra mile and surprise your special someone with Cinnamon heart coated popcorn?
Chili and Lime Popcorn
recipe by Killing Thyme.
Man, all I need is this, the Gulf of Mexico in front of my porch and a cold glass of margarita. Vacation mode achieved!
Cinnamon Brown Sugar Popcorn
recipe by Love Grows Wild.
Easiest gourmet popcorn recipe on this list. I’m sure the ingredients are always stocked in your pantry!
Churro Popcorn
recipe by Oh Sweet Basil.
All this needs is a drizzle of dark chocolate sauce and this gourmet popcorn recipe would be super legit!
Copycat Disney Caramel Chocolate Popcorn
recipe by Family Food Fun.
Recreate Disney’s famous caramel popcorn whenever you get the craving for their delectably sweet signature treat!
Caramel Marshmallow Popcorn
recipe by Lil Luna.
I just can’t wait to get my fingers sticky with this caramel and marshmallow combo!
Lemon Meringue Popcorn
recipe by Flavours and Frosting.
And the heavens have quickly answered my prayers! My favorite pie flavor in my popcorn!
Garlic Bread Popcorn
recipe by Yellow Bliss Road.
Everybody loves the smell and taste garlic bread brings to a warm kitchen. Close your eyes, imagine the smell of butter and garlic wafting through your house. Yup, best smell ever.
Wasabi Miso Popcorn
recipe by Kitchen Aid.
I absolutely love wasabi flavored food so yes, I would definitely enjoy this gourmet popcorn recipe! Popcorn with a kick!
Rosemary Truffle Popcorn
recipe by Turnip the Oven.
You can’t get any more gourmet than this. Truffle oil is the epitome of gourmet food in my book!
Buffalo Popcorn
recipe by Boys Ahoy.
If you are a wings lover kind of person, you’ll defintely tickle your buds fancy with this recipe!
Truffle Bacon Popcorn
recipe by Foodie Crush.
Friendly reminder: DO NOT drool over your computer. Droolcan severely damage well-working machines. Trust me, I know.
White Chocolate Popcorn Crunch
recipe by Jolly Time.
You can’t tell by looking but those are white chocolate coated cranberries.
Sea Salt Honey Butter Popcorn
recipe by source: thefauxmartha.com.
Opt for a healthier sweetener by replacing your sugar with natural honey. It gives the same sweetness caramel does and it works just as well with sea salt. :)
Taco Popcorn
recipe by Gimme Some Oven.
Muy delicioso! You very own Mexican inspired movie treat!
BBQ Ranch Popcorn
recipe by Plain Chicken.
Because ranch dressing and BBQ is such a classic combo!
Dill Pickle Popcorn
recipe by Sarcastic Cooking.
Yes, I know. You might think this is weird but weird mixes tend to surprise you. Give your tongue a much needed jolt!
Dorito Popcorn
recipe by Whole New Mom.
Who does not lick their fingertips clean after a bag of Doritos? No one. And yes, this will have exactly the same effect.
Cajun Corn
recipe by A La Carte Kitchen.
Take yourself for an imaginary walk down the colorful roads of New Orleans with this flavored gourmet popcorn recipe!
Old Bay Stove-Top Popcorn
recipe by A Beautiful Plate.
I have never had Old Bay seasoning but this has definitely got me curious. Might have to grab one from the store tomorrow.
Pizza Popcorn
recipe by Chocolate with Grace.
You can’t buy happiness. Butyou can buy pizza which is pretty much the same! Pizza is love!
Salty Spicy Popcorn
recipe by Give Recipe.
Add a little spice to your favorite movie snack by adding a dash of chili powder and cumin seeds.
Sour Cream & Onion Popcorn
recipe by Shutterbean.
Classic potato chip flavor. Why not make it a classic gourmet popcorn flavor too, right?
Sweet & Spicy Wasabi Popcorn
recipe by Kitchen Confidante.
You don’t have to ask me twice if I want to try this. The answer is, “Yes!”.
Sriracha Popcorn
recipe by Authentic Suburban Gourmet.
I kid you not when I say I use Sriracha on almost every food that works with hot sauce. I cannot live without this magic sauce! And yes, it tastes good with popcorn, too.
Caramel Apple Pie Popcorn
recipe by Ebay blog.
Another classic dessert infused to popped corn kernels to make one delectable gourmer popcorn recipe!
Vanilla Pudding Popcorn
recipe by Oh Bite it.
You already love Jello by itself. Imagine if you just pour it all over a warm bucket of freshly popped popcorn? You’re probably licking your lips right now.
Cracker Jack Popcorn
recipe by Shugary Sweets.
Make your own version of the famous Craker Jack snack in the comforts of your own home!
Toasted Coconut Popcorn
recipe by Jens Favourite Cookies.
There’s something about toasted coconuts that gives a homey feeling. Might be the sweet rich aroma it has when you toast them? What do you think?
Pina Colada Popcorn
recipe by Pretty Providence.
Very tropical. This would be perfect for a movie date by the beach!
Chili Cheese Popcorn
recipe by Chocolate Moosey.
Two flavors you can never go wrong with. ‘Nuff said. :)
Sweet & Salty Curried Popcorn
recipe by Kitchn.
Oh, this is so exotic! Not every person would be brave enough to incorporate curry but this has surely piqued my curiosity!
Cookie Monster Popcorn
recipe by Two Sisters Crafting.
This is insanely blue and uber cute! Just look at the mini Oreos and cookie doughs!
Samoas Popcorn
recipe by Something Swanky.
Coconut and melted chocolate combo sounds good enough for me! Bring on the gourmet popcorn!
Movie Theater Popcorn
recipe by source: foodblogs.com.
Of course, after all that gourmet popcorn choices, we end with the best and the most classic mix. A bucket of buttered popcorn and a mix of your favorite candies! It can’t get any better than that!
Wow, that was a long list.
And I must admit, it was like torture to write about scrumptious and delectable treats. I kid you not when I say I have drooled over some of the recipes on this list.
As much as I enjoy compiling this for you, I’ve got quite a few of these gourmet popcorn recipes I’ve marked with a star and I can’t wait to try them out.
Who knows how long it will take me to cross out everything on my list and figure out my favorites.
With that, I bid you good day. Go and try the ones you’ve marked as well. Satisfy your curiosity and use the heck out of your Netflix subscription!
Got any recipes you’d like to share? Let us know in a comment below!
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