Ree Drummond Popcorn Recipes

BAKED CREAMED CORN WITH RED BELL PEPPERS AND JALAPENOS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Slice the corn kernels from the ear in a large, deep bowl with a sharp knife. Turn the knife to the dull side and scrape the cob all the way down to remove all the bits of kernel and the creamy milk.
• Add the red bell peppers, jalapenos, heavy cream, 2 teaspoons salt, a generous amount of pepper and the butter and mix well. Pour into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Bake until hot and bubbly, 45 to 55 minutes.
• Photograph by Con Poulos

FRESH CORN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Remove the corn from the husks. In a large, deep bowl, slice off the kernels of corn. With the dull side of the knife (or a regular dinner knife), press and scrape the cob all the way down to remove all the bits of kernel and creamy milk inside. Add heavy cream, salt to taste, a generous amount of ground pepper and butter; mix well. Pour mixture into a baking dish. Bake at 350Fº for 30 to 45 minutes or until thoroughly warmed through.

CORNED BEEF HASH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Toss the diced russet and sweet potatoes with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Place onto a baking sheet and roast until golden and crisp, 16 to 18 minutes.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet over a medium heat. Add the garlic and onions and cook until the onions are translucent and starting to turn golden, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the corned beef, potatoes and steak seasoning. Cook for another couple of minutes to heat the corned beef through. Add the Worcestershire sauce and stir.
• Add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil to a nonstick skillet and fry the eggs to your liking, seasoning with salt and pepper if desired. Top the skillet of corned beef hash with the fried eggs, hot sauce to taste and parsley leaves. Serve.

MAPLE BACON SNACK MIX

Steps:

• Line 2 sheet pans with waxed paper, then set aside.
• Add the popcorn, bacon, pretzels and nuts to a large bowl. Mix and set aside.
• Add the sugar, butter, maple syrup, corn syrup and salt to a large, heavy-bottomed pot fitted with a candy thermometer and place over a medium-low heat. When the butter has melted, stir together, then turn up the heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the candy thermometer reads "hard-crack stage" (300 degrees F), 4 to 5 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the maple extract. Carefully pour over the snack mix and toss using two wooden spoons. Transfer to the prepared sheet pans and spread out to allow it to cool, about 10 minutes. Break into clusters and transfer to a large serving bowl.

SPICY SRIRACHA POPCORN

Steps:

• Coat the bottom of a large pot with the vegetable oil. Pour in the popcorn kernels, cover and set over medium-high heat. When you hear the first kernels pop, begin to shake. Continue to cook, shaking, until all the corn is popped. When you no longer hear popping, remove from the heat and transfer to a large bowl.
• In a pan, melt the butter, add the sriracha and stir. Drizzle over the popcorn and toss. Season with salt.

WHITE CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT POPCORN

Steps:

• Line 2 baking sheets with waxed paper.
• Place the peppermint candies in a large resealable plastic bag. Crush with a rolling pin until you have a mix of smaller chunks and crumbs. Set aside.
• Place the white chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in increments of 15 to 30 seconds (this will depend on your microwave), stirring after each, until completely melted and smooth.
• Place the kettle corn in a large bowl. Pour the white chocolate mixture over the popcorn and fold with a spatula until evenly coated. Transfer the popcorn to the lined baking sheets in a single layer. Working quickly, sprinkle the popcorn with the crushed peppermint candies, mini chocolate chips, red and green sprinkles and red and green sanding sugar. You can you use more or less of each topping based on what you like.
• Allow the popcorn to dry to the touch, about 15 minutes, before packing in bags as gifts or storing in an airtight container.