Recipe Roundup

15 Ways to Make Popcorn Even Better

Freshly popped popcorn hardly needs embellishing. But if you're feeling indulgent, here are some delicious ways to gild the crunchy popcorn lily.

ByThe Epicurious Editors

April 25, 2015

Photo by Tara Donne, food and prop styling by Ali Nardi

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Caramel Corn Blondies

If gooey butterscotch cookies and crunchy, caramel-y Cracker Jack had a love child, it would be these blondies.

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Photo by Jarren Vink

2/15

Buffalo Wing Popcorn

A Buffalo sauce–spiked caramel makes this popcorn spicy, buttery, crunchy, and totally irresistible.

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Photo by Romulo Yanes

3/15

Maple Pecan Popcorn

Three ingredients—maple syrup, pecans, and popcorn—plus butter and salt give this caramel corn variant an earthy-sweet and nutty upgrade.

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Photo by Aubrie Pick

4/15

Bacon Jalapeño Popcorn

Popcorn + bacon + jalapeños + a good dose of Parmesan for good measure...What are you still doing here!?

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Photo by Teri Lyn Fisher, Food Styling by Maria Fantaci

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High Honey-Sriracha Popcorn

No cannabis? No problem—skip it and you’ll still have a killer spicy-sweet popcorn. But for those that want to partake, make sure you use only 1/2 teaspoon baked herb in this recipe (you'll have about 1 1/2 teaspoons leftover for another use). And go slow! This stuff is delicious, but you want to start with a little over a cup and wait at least an hour before having more—it often takes that long to feel the effects.

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Photo by Mitchell Feinberg

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Spicy Popcorn With Piment d'Espelette and Marcona Almonds

This spicy upscale popcorn combines two international ingredients: ground dried French peppers and Spanish almonds.

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7/15

Caramel Popcorn, Salted Almond, and Malt Cookies

Malted milk powder, almonds, and store-bought caramel corn give these chewy cookies plenty of crunchy texture and unbelievable flavor.

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Lara Ferroni

8/15

Caramel Corn with Smoked Almonds and Fleur de Sel

Combine the sweetness of caramel with smoked, salty Marcona almonds and a sprinkling of crunchy fleur de sel.

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Photo by The Chew

9/15

Sticky and Sweet Popcorn

For those who like their caramel corn even stickier (not to mention studded with walnuts and cranberries).

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Lara Ferroni

10/15

Scary Barbecue Snack Mix

The only reason this is called "scary" is because it was developed for a Halloween party. But this is only scary if you don't like barbecue sauce (which gives this mix a tangy flavor) and tortilla chips (which adds more crunch).

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11/15

Spiced Popcorn with Pecans and Raisins

Paprika, cayenne, ginger, turmeric, and maple syrup make this snack a little bit sweet, a little bit spicy—and a lot addictive.

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Roland Bello

12/15

Pecan Praline Popcorn Treats

You're just five ingredients (and 20 minutes) away from having a pan of these crunchy, better-than-Rice-Krispie-treats on your counter.

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Anita Calero

13/15

Buttered-Popcorn Ice Cream Sundae

The popcorn isn't just on top—it'spuréed into the ice cream. Is it a bit of a project? Yes. Is it a bit of a revelation? Also yes.

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Craig Cutler

14/15

Bacon and Cashew Caramel Corn

Caramel corn always needs a little something to offset its sugariness (see: peanuts in Cracker Jack). Here, that role is played by bacon.

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Photo by Teri Lyn Fisher

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Sriracha Salt

Tossfreshly popped popcornwith homemade Sriracha salt to add tangy-salty spice to every bite.

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Our 53 Best Soup Recipes for When You Need a Little Extra Comfort

Cozy up to classic chicken noodle, cheesy chicken tortilla, and soul-warming pho.

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$311 vs $17 Tempura: Pro Chef & Home Cook Swap Ingredients

Professional chef Taka Sakaeda, owner of Nami Nori, and home cook Gabi are swapping tempura recipes and hitting the kitchen! We set Gabi up with the finest ingredients from chef Taka’s kitchen along with his $311 tempura recipe. Meanwhile over on the other side, chef Sakaeda was taking Gabi's simpler instructions and remixing them up to gourmet status. Which tempura looks most tempting to you?