Red White And Blue Popcorn Balls Recipes

RED, WHITE AND BLUE POPCORN BALLS

Steps:

• Spray large bowl, rubber spatula and piece of waxed paper with cooking spray; set aside. Prepare both bags of popcorn according to package directions. Remove all unpopped kernels and divide popped corn into 3 medium bowls, about 7-1/2 cups in each bowl.
• Place 1-1/2 cups marshmallows and 1-1/2 tablespoons Parkay in microwave-safe bowl; microwave on HIGH 40 seconds or until marshmallows melt and mixture blends when stirred. Stir in red food coloring.
• Pour marshmallow mixture over popped corn in first bowl. Toss with rubber spatula to coat. Divide mixture and shape into 4 balls. Place on waxed paper.
• Repeat steps 2 and 3 using blue food coloring and second bowl of popped corn. Finally, repeat steps 2 and 3 with remaining marshmallows, Parkay and popped corn to make uncolored popcorn balls.

RED, WHITE, AND BLUE CHEESE BALLS

Steps:

• Combine cream cheese, butter, salt, pepper, cayenne, roasted red peppers, corn, and blue cheese in a mixing bowl. Stir together until evenly and thoroughly combined. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until completely chilled, about 1 hour.
• Use a sorbet scoop or spoon to form tablespoon-sized balls of cheese mixture; place on a lined sheet pan. Cover and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. A perfect shape doesn't matter at this point since these will be rolled in the coatings to complete the process.
• Transfer chilled cheese balls into the coatings of your choice, such as almonds, chives, and bacon, and roll around to cover. Once coated, roll each briefly in your hands to achieve the final ball shape. Transfer to a plate or pan and keep chilled in the refrigerator until ready to serve.