47 Genius Popcorn Upgrade Recipes
Mmmm, popcorn! It’s one of my favorite treats with just plain butter and salt, but there are so many other ways you can go with it. Sweet, salty, mixed with nuts or toffee – these homemade popcorn recipes can turn this treat into a side dish, a dessert or a main feature.
Some of these recipes are made with microwave popcorn. In others, you make popcorn on the stove first and then put it into the recipe. But they’re all easy, fun and delicious.
Below are some fun and fantastic popcorn recipes spanning the flavor spectrum, but feel free to experiment and make your own recipes, too. Popcorn is so flexible – it’s easy to come up with something delicious.
And if you’re looking for the perfect popcorn gift, we have some ideas!
Best Flavored Popcorn Recipes
Crunchy peanut butter popcorn has that perfect sweet and salty balance. It is perfect for movie night, game night, tailgates and more!
If you like moose munch, you'll love this one that you make just the way you like it! It's loaded with your favorite sweet flavors, and it's super easy to make!
This is such an easy popcorn recipe. You just shake it in a bag, and then you have dark chocolate popcorn
Marshmallow popcorn balls are a fun and easy treat that just take a few minutes and a few ingredients. Dip them in chocolate and top them with sprinkles for an extra festive and delicious treat!
This savory and delicious Bacon Popcorn is slightly addictive. Make a big batch. It's sure to be gone in a flash.
Have a delicious treat with this Coconut Nutella Popcorn! It's the perfect recipe for a dessert or snack that will allow you to indulge your sweet tooth. Nutella, coconut, and coconut oil combined with popcorn makes for a perfect sweet that you can  customize with health foods like granola, shredded nuts, and savory foods.
An easy and deliciously savoury soy sauce butter popcorn recipe that is loaded with umami- you won't be able to stop snacking!
Fluffy popcorn kernels drizzled in white chocolate and decorated with rainbow sprinkles! This sweet treat is so easy to make and can be whipped up in just 10 minutes.
This 3 ingredient Salt and Vinegar Popcorn shares the same flavors as salt and vinegar chips but is much quicker and healthier to make, thanks to one secret ingredient.
A quick and easy salted egg yolk popcorn snack recipe: it only takes 5 minutes to make this addictive and deliciously sweet & salty
Made with a few simple ingredients, this Black Pepper and Parmesan Cheese Popcorn is an easy healthy snack that you will love. This stovetop popcorn is perfect for your next movie night or just as a standalone snack.
This sweet popcorn tastes like a strawberry version of kettle corn!
These s'mores popcorn balls are gooey marshmallow popcorn balls stuffed full of golden graham cereal and chocolate chips for that perfect s'more like taste!
This spicy, sweet, salty, and crunchy popcorn is a party favorite.
Treat your favorite little monsters to a treat with this Cookie Monster popcorn recipe.
Apples and Honey Caramel Popcorn is coated with crunchy, buttery honey caramel and tiny bits of apple chips for an addictive snack!
If you're a popcorn fanatic like me, you'll love making homemade cheddar cheese popcorn! Pour melted butter over freshly popped popcorn and toss with powdered cheese for the best cheesy popcorn!
Old Fashioned Popcorn Balls from your childhood! This classic recipe is easy, sticky sweet, delicious, and timeless. Great for a party, holiday, or any occasion. Loved by kids and adults alike!
Coconut oil kettle corn is a recipe twist on traditional kettle corn, popping pop corn in coconut oil along with toasted coconut, salt and sugar gives  crispy popcorn a delicate crunchy, salty sweet coating. Such an easy snack recipe that is an all-ages crowd pleaser!
Get the delicious flavor of Doritos, but on popcorn! So delicious and dairy-free too!
Looking for a fun fall snack for the cool days ahead? This fall caramel corn snack mix is the perfect recipe!
Our pumpkin spice popcorn is coated with a pumpkin spiced caramel sauce poured over freshly popped popcorn mixed with pecans and cashews. It's baked on low till it's perfectly crispy. Gluten-free.
Season popcorn using a homemade crab shack seasoning. This popcorn is perfect for Movie night and sleepovers.
All you need to make this super easy spicy popcorn are 3 ingredients: chilli oil, salt and corn kernels!
The Chocolate Toffee Popcorn will make you forget all about caramel corn! It's sweet and crunchy, and chocolate really takes it to the next level.
This Shortcut version of Savory Harvest Savory Popcorn is made with microwave popcorn, hickory sticks, dill, lemon pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, butter and Worcestershire sauce. It's unique and delicious! Â
Caramel Popcorn with Peanuts is even better than Cracker Jacks! Fluffy popcorn and roasted peanuts are coated with crunchy caramel! A great snack or holiday gift.
This winter themed popcorn mix includes festive pomegranate arils, dark chocolate chips and lemon zest. A simple and irresistible snack!
A little bit sweet and slightly spicy, Chai Kettle Corn is a cozy, delicious treat.
Zebra popcorn is an easy oven baked caramel corn that's drizzled with milk chocolate and white chocolate for the ultimate popcorn recipe!
A super fun and cute popcorn sack mix for the unicorn lover in your life!! Popcorn is coated in colorful candy melts and topped with sprinkles and iced animal cookies. So magical and delicious!
The perfect popcorn for fall - Pumpkin Caramel Popcorn! All the flavors of fall wrapped in a crunchy sweet treat.
The quickest and easiest caramel popcorn recipe you'll ever find!
So simple but delectable, you'll love this apple cinnamon popcorn recipe. The perfect fall treat for your family.
This recipe for TWIX caramel popcorn is perfect for parties! It's got that chocolate caramel crunch in a snackable form!
Children and grown-ups alike will love these easy Marshmallow Popcorn Balls that you can make with all the colors of the rainbow! They are perfect for Spring or just about any holiday and so much fun to make!
Combine your favorite fall flavors in this cozy popcorn mix that's perfect for PSL lovers!
Sweetheart popcorn is the perfect sweet treat for Valentine's Day! It's a festive snack mix the whole family will enjoy.
With fresh popcorn coated in sweet vanilla glaze and sprinkles, this easy pink popcorn recipe tastes like birthday cake!
This caramel popcorn is a breeze to put together and doesn't use any corn syrup! Calling for only a handful of pantry ingredients, it's easy to make and super addictive to eat!
This quick and easy holiday treat is super delicious and addictive. Perfect for Christmas movie nights with the kids and takes only minutes to make.
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