Shamrock Popcorn Recipes

SWEET AND SAVORY POPCORN

Steps:

• Put the oil in a large pot and add the popcorn kernels. Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and heat over medium heat. Once the popping starts, shake the pot occasionally until the popping subsides. Transfer the popcorn to 2 large bowls, divide the melted butter between them and toss to coat.
• For the Parmesan herb popcorn: Combine the Parmesan, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes and a sprinkle of seasoned salt in a small bowl. Sprinkle on top of 1 of the bowls of buttered popcorn and toss to coat. Makes: 15 cups
• For the cinnamon sugar popcorn: Combine the sugar, cinnamon and salt in a small bowl. Sprinkle over the second bowl of buttered popcorn and toss to coat. Drizzle over the caramel syrup. Makes: 15 cups

SHAMROCK POPCORN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Spread popcorn into 1 large or 2 smaller greased roasting pans.
• Combine brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, and food coloring in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until boiling. Let boil undisturbed for 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla extract and baking soda; mixture will foam up then subside.
• Pour mixture over popcorn and stir until coated.
• Bake in the preheated oven, stirring every 15 minutes, for 45 minutes. Stir popcorn as it cools to break it apart.

S'MORE POPCORN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 250°F. In 13x9- or 15x10-inch pan, toss popcorn and cereal; set aside.
• In large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, corn syrup and salt. Heat to boiling; boil 5 minutes without stirring. Remove from heat; stir in baking soda and vanilla (be careful; mixture will foam). Pour over popcorn mixture; stir until well coated.
• Bake uncovered 40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
• Sprinkle marshmallows over popcorn mixture. Broil 2 to 3 minutes or until marshmallows start to turn golden brown. Sprinkle chocolate chips over top and stir (mixture will be a bit gooey). Cool completely.

ST. PATRICK'S DAY POPCORN

Steps:

• Place popcorn in a large roasting pan; keep warm in a 250° oven. Meanwhile, in a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugars, water, corn syrup, vinegar and salt. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until a candy thermometer reads 260° (hard-ball stage)., Remove from the heat; stir in butter until melted. Stir in food coloring. Drizzle over warm popcorn and toss to coat. Cool. Break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.