Popcorn is best known as a movie night snack, but thanks to tons of DIY popcorn recipes, you can have gourmet popcorn anytime you want!
It’s still perfect to eat while enjoying a fun movie with the family, but it’s also great as a healthy snack, dessert, or even an indulgent breakfast for the kids!
The next time you want to enjoy delicious popcorn, don’t run to the store! Make it yourself! This list of over 45 gourmet popcorn recipes is sure to get your next snack time popping!
Whether you love popcorn in general or you’re a real connoisseur that only goes in for a drizzled gourmet chocolate popcorn recipe, we have the best, most flavorful popcorn options in the world here. Just keep scrolling to see them all.
Over 45 Gourmet Popcorn Recipes
Gourmet Popcorn Recipes
Popcorn is best known as a movie night snack, but thanks to tons of DIY popcorn recipes, you can have gourmet popcorn anytime you want!
This sweet Halloween Snack Mix, featuring popcorn, is a sweet treat that's good for any time of the year!
Plan your next family movie night with this DIY Movie Night Popcorn Bar!
Enjoy a taste of the winter season anytime with this recipe for Peppermint Popcorn!
Love Girl Scout Thin Mints? Make this White Chocolate Thin Mint Popcorn!
Turn pizza night into a snack with this Pizza Popcorn!
A little taste of county fair?! Yes Please!
This Sweet & Salty M&M Popcorn recipe is a delicious, indulgent treat for kids and grown-ups!
Have an indoor campout with this S'mores Popcorn!
Sending love via popcorn!
These Popcorn Balls are an excellent treat for a kids' party!
Oh, Harry Potter? Yes, yes we will definitely have some butterbeer.
Spark a fun "conversation" with Candy Heart Popcorn!
Add some spice to your snack with this Taco Ranch Popcorn!
These Minions Popcorn Balls are just adorable!
Oh my. This White Chocolate Buttered Popcorn looks positively delicious.
Get a creamy treat with this Peanut Butter Popcorn!
Chocolate and popcorn come together in this recipe for Chocolate Popcorn!
Learn how to make Caramel Popcorn at home!
This Truffle Popcorn with Parmesan would be a great afternoon pick-me-up!
Make a kids' party extra fun with this Popcorn Cake!
Plan a Shark Week party with Red Chocolate Shark Bait Popcorn!
Make a batch of White Chocolate Sprinkles Popcorn and hand it out as party favors for guests!
This Cheesy Coconut Popcorn would be a unique treat!
This Candied Pretty in Pink Popcorn is such a sweet idea for a princess party!
Boost your protein with this Popcorn Trail Mix!
Have the whole neighborhood over and serve Caramel Popcorn for a Crowd!
This Candied Caramel Apple Popcorn is a fun way to enjoy the taste of fall all year!
In a hurry? Use Hershey's candy bars to make this Easy Chocolate Popcorn!
Snickers is my absolute favorite candy bar. This Snickers Peanut Butter Popcorn is right up my alley!
Enjoy a rich treat with the family or by yourself with this Dark Chocolate Popcorn Mix.
If you love coconut, this Chocolate Drizzled Coconut Macaroon Popcorn would be amazing!
Use the extra boxes of Jell-O in your pantry to make Tropical Jell-O Candied Popcorn!
Whip up a batch of Vanilla Princess Popcorn with your little girls!
This Kit Kat Pretzel Popcorn is both sweet and salty - a perfect snack!
Melted chocolate makes this White Chocolate Candy Popcorn an ooey-gooey treat!
Ever hear of using powdered drink mix to make popcorn? You can with this recipe for Kool-Aid Popcorn!
Enjoy this Buffalo-Style Hot Popcorn as a spicy snack!
This margarita popcorn is all about relaxing on a beach!
Get ready for harvest time with these Pumpkin Popcorn Balls!
This Cinnamon Heart Popcorn is a fun, candied treat for little ones!
This Birthday Cake Popcorn is pretty to look at and delicious to eat!
Have the kids help you make a batch of Peanut Butter Popcorn Munch.
Don't make gingerbread cookies this winter! Make Gingerbread Popcorn instead!
Bacon in dessert? Yes, please! Try this Maple Bacon Popcorn Ball recipe!
Serve S'mores Popcorn Bark as an appetizer at your next party!
Love caramel and chocolate? Have them both in this recipe for Chocolate Drizzled Caramel Popcorn!
What Other Popcorn Ideas Are Out There?!
There’s so much craziness that you can put on popcorn that will take your movie night snack to the next level. While I could shower you with recipes all day long (literally–I love popcorn), I’m just going to throw out some ideas I’ve had that you might want to make a reality.
Some of the following ingredients are affiliate links on Amazon because they may be a bit hard to find in your normal store. I wanted you to be able to see exactly which things I’m talking about.
- Brown Sugar Bourbon with a sprinkle of the sugar and some bourbon flavoring oil.
- White Chocolate chunk, just melt chocolate (just 1/2 cup) and drip over popcorn laid out on parchment paper and quickly add chips.
- Peanut Butter – mix the peanut butter in with some corn syrup over medium high heat, toss with kettle corn and drizzle over popcorn laid out on baking sheets.
- Grated Parmesan just literally sprinkle parmesan cheese over your popcorn with some olive oil.
- Nutritional Yeast makes a vegan “cheese” popcorn
- Lime Zest or Lime Juice with Powdered Sugar for a key lime popcorn
Reminder, not all ingredients in these popcorn flavoring ideas are linked above, just the ones that may be a bit difficult to find or that you might be unsure of what to look for.
Must Have Homemade Popcorn Resources:
When making homemade flavored popcorn home, you really need to have the following Amazon affiliate tools on hand.
Hil says
Yummy! These look so good!!
Thanks for sharing at #bloggerspotlight
Miz Helen says
Hi Kelli,
What a great collection of Gourmet Popcorn Recipes, we just love our popcorn here at the cottage! Hope you have a fantastic week and thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
Kimm at Reinvented says
Wow, there’s a recipe for every movie night of the year! Love this list, pinned for later! Thanks for linking up to Funtastic Friday!
Cucicucicoo: Eco Sewing and Crafting says
Oh my gosh, I never would’ve imagined that there could be so many flavors to make! 🙂 Lisa
Karen Woodall says
My kid loves buffalo popcorn but haven’t found a recipe … till now! Printed and ready to try!
Amanda says
I love gourmet popcorn – it makes them so much more interesting and tasty! Thank you for linking up to the Creative K Kids’ tasty Tuesday – I can’t wait to see what kind of yummy goodness you come up with next week!
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
Mmmmmm – Maple bacon popcorn!! Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner link up!