French Onion Dip Popcorn

Now that it’s a bit cooler out, Sunday afternoons have become our ‘movie time’. We curl up on the sofa and find a classic movie we’ve both always wanted to see. And that means we need a snack to go with it. This French onion dip popcorn was the ideal bowl of crunchy delicious goodness for our latest film choice, Rebel Without A Cause. Quite frankly, I’m not sure which was better. The popcorn or the film!

French Onion Dip Popcorn

Better Than The Dip

You betcha, French onion dip popcorn is packed with that classic dip flavor. A little onion flavor. A little beef bouillon. A bit salty. But hey, don’t stop there. You need more crunch! More onion flavor! Oh yes, bring in the French fried onions! And don’t be shy with them!

Oh. It probably doesn’t need to be mentioned but, yeah, you’re gonna have onion breath.

Also try my Cheetos popcorn.

French Onion Dip Popcorn
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French Onion Dip Popcorn

Packed with that classic dip flavor!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword popcorn
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 1918kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • If using bagged pre-popped popcorn, spread the popcorn out onto a large baking sheet and place in a pre-heated 350 F oven for 5 minutes to warm the popcorn.
  • Transfer popcorn to a large bowl.
  • Combine the butter and soup mix and drizzle over the popcorn.
  • Add the French fried onions and stir to combine and coat well. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 1918kcal | Carbohydrates: 335g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 268mg | Potassium: 1202mg | Fiber: 56g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 13mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Andean Popcorn

I love Andean popcorn. It’s somewhat similar to the popcorn we enjoy here in the states in that it has a fantastic flavor, even a hint of a butter. The kernels, though, are different. They do not explode and puff up like popcorn has been grown to do here. Instead, they kinda… just go… pop. No big explosion. No fluffy white insides. The kernel is thin, and very crunchy. You just pop (no pun intended) the entire thing into your mouth and enjoy.

Andean Popcorn

A Peruvian Favorite


I recall street vendors up in the mountains of Peru, in the city of Huancayo, selling bags of Andean popcorn along the street on market day. I think a bag was 10 soles which then was less than a US nickel. Well worth the price! They were fried in screaming hot oil then salted. That’s it. You did (and do) have to be careful of the kernels when they first come out of the fryer, though. They are very, very hot. So let them cool a bit before diving in!

I popped the cancha in the same popper I use for ‘regular’ popcorn. It takes a bit longer as the heat needs to get really good and hot, but it’s well worth the wait. If you can’t find cancha in a South American market near you you can order it using the Amazon link at the bottom of this post. It’s great stuff!

Another favorite Peruvian-inspired appetizer of mine is aji amarillo chicken wings.

Andean Popcorn
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Andean Popcorn

I love Andean popcorn. It’s somewhat similar to the popcorn we enjoy here in the states in that it has a fantastic flavor, even a hint of a butter. 
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Peruvian
Keyword Peruvian, popcorn
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 163kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Add the corn and oil to your popcorn popper and let pop until completely done.
  • Remove and immediately add salt. Do not be shy with the salt.
  • Let cool slightly before serving. The kernels will be very hot directly out of the popper.

Nutrition

Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

White Chocolate Frito Popcorn

Everything that is yummy is in this white chocolate Frito popcorn. Crunchy fresh-popped popcorn. Milk chocolate M&Ms. White chocolate. And Fritos. What more can you ask for? You get a mixture of textures and tastes from very crunchy to salty to sweet and back again. It’s about as varied as you can get in a handful!

White Chocolate Frito Popcorn

Get Even Crazier With It

Don’t have Fritos? Substitute shelled peanuts. Need more kick? Try my Sriracha-lime popcorn. Don’t want to make your own popcorn? Heck, run to the store and get a big bagged of the cheddar cheese already-popped stuff! This ingredients list for this white chocolate Frito popcorn is just a recommendation. Go crazy with it!

I pop my popcorn in a West Bend Stir Crazy 6-Quart Electric Popcorn Popper. It’s the easiest thing in the world for making a big batch of popcorn. But, alas, it’s older than dirt. There’s a new model now on Amazon.

White Chocolate Frito Popcorn
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White Chocolate Frito Popcorn

Everything that is yummy is in this white chocolate Frito popcorn.
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword chocolate, corn chips, popcorn
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 921kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Tear off a large sheet of wax paper and place on a flat surface.
  • Make sure all of the popcorn kernels are fully popped. Remove any grannies (unpopped) ones.
  • Place popcorn and Fritos into a large bowl.
  • Melt the white chocolate per package instructions and pour over the popcorn mixture.
  • Stir to coat.
  • Pour mixture out onto the wax paper and spread out evenly.
  • Sprinkle with M&Ms and let cool completely before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 921kcal | Carbohydrates: 155g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 63mg | Potassium: 612mg | Fiber: 21g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 17IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 121mg | Iron: 5mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Crab Boil Popcorn

I’m a huge fan of crab boil seasoning, and in particular, Old Bay. I use it in a lot things, not just crab boils. As a steak rub. Or on popcorn! Crab boil popcorn is a great snack. It combines fresh popped popcorn, crunchy oyster crackers, and of course, Old Bay seasoning. The result is perfectly-seasoned and perfectly yummy and I ate a whole lot of it!

Crab Boil Popcorn

It’s Different. And Good.

If you don’t have oyster crackers, you can substitute goldfish crackers and keep the ‘nautical’ theme still going with this Crab Boil popcorn.

I pop my popcorn in a West Bend Stir Crazy Electric Popcorn Popper. It’s the easiest thing in the world for making a big batch of popcorn but it’s a classic and hard to find. There’s a newer model available on Amazon.

Also try my yummy red velvet popcorn.

Crab Boil Popcorn
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Crab Boil Popcorn

Crab boil popcorn is a great snack. It combines fresh popped popcorn, crunchy oyster crackers, and of course, Old Bay seasoning. The result is perfectly-seasoned and perfectly yummy and I ate a whole lot of it!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword popcorn
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 1427kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Melt the butter and stir in the Old Bay seasoning.
  • Combine the popcorn and crackers in a large bowl.
  • Drizzle with butter mixture and stir gently to coat.

Nutrition

Calories: 1427kcal | Carbohydrates: 266g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 331mg | Potassium: 958mg | Fiber: 43g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 269IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 12mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Sriracha-Lime Popcorn

Boy, this Sriracha-lime popcorn is some mighty good popcorn. Lime, basil and Sriracha really go great together. I never thought about those flavors in popcorn. I do now. And I taste it in my dreams too. Citrus-flavored popcorn is great by itself. It’s kind of unexpected. Basil, maybe not so different. Sriracha? In popcorn? What kind of sorcery is that? Well, delicious sorcery is what it is!

Sriracha-Lime Popcorn

Don’t Get Soggy With It

Make a double batch of Sriracha-lime popcorn. And pop it using a Stir Crazy Popcorn maker. This stuff doesn’t last! Now, if you’re like me and love Sriracha, you have to resist the temptation to add more to the spice mixture. More is usually better, but more in this case will mean soggy popcorn. No one wants a bowl of soggy sadness.

Also try my white chocolate Frito popcorn. It’s definitely different.

Sriracha-Lime Popcorn
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Sriracha-Lime Popcorn

Boy, this Sriracha-lime popcorn is some mighty good popcorn. Lime, basil and Sriracha really go great together. I never thought about those flavors in popcorn. I do now. In my dreams.
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword popcorn
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 778kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ cup Sriracha
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • ½ tablespoon basil fresh, chopped (or substitute 1/2 teaspoon dried basil)
  • 5 cups popcorn popped. 1 bag or 1/2 cup raw kernels, popped per your popcorn popper's instructions

Instructions

  • Melt butter in a medium saucepan.
  • Add Sriracha and lime juice. Stir.
  • Pour popcorn into a large bowl.
  • Drizzle popcorn with the butter mixture.
  • Sprinkle with basil.
  • Toss to coat. Serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 778kcal | Carbohydrates: 153g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 423mg | Potassium: 604mg | Fiber: 26g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 58IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 6mg

Nutritional values are approximate.