The Best 4th of July Popcorn Recipe (Patriotic Snack) (2024)

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This Red, White and Blue 4th of July Popcorn is the perfect patriotic snack for such an event. Plain popcorn is drizzled with colored chocolate and topped with sprinkles and M&Ms.

When I watch fireworks on the 4th of July, I have to have a snack with me. Some easy, no bake 4th of July recipes you might want to try are Star Shaped Rice Krispie Treats, Red White and Blue Oreos, and 4th of July Thumbprint Cookies.

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1 Popcorn Snack Ingredients

3 Amazing Patriotic Desserts for the 4th of July

4 Red, White and Blue 4th of July Popcorn

Popcorn Snack Ingredients

To make this chocolate covered popcorn recipe, you will need the following ingredients (scroll down to the recipe card below for the full recipe):

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How To Make Red, White and Blue Popcorn

  1. Line a cookie sheet with wax or parchment paper. (This is not going in the oven, so you can use either.) Spread the popped popcorn in a single layer on the lined cookie sheet. You can use pre-packaged plain popcorn or you can pop your own. Read how to make Intsant Pot Popcorn.
  2. In a microwave safe bowl, microwave the blue candy melts for 45 seconds. Remove from the microwave and stir until completely melted and smooth. Using a spoon, drizzle on top of the popcorn. Immediately sprinkle the patriotic nonpareils on top of the melted blue chocolate.
  3. Add the white candy melts to a separate microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 45 seconds. Stir until melted and smooth. Drizzle on top of the popcorn. Before the white chocolate hardens, sprinkle patriotic star confetti sprinkles on top of the melted chocolate.
  4. In a third microwave safe bowl, microwave the red candy melts and drizzle all over the popcorn. Immediately place the red M&M candies on top of the melted red chocolate.
  5. Place the cookie sheet in the refrigerator and chill for 1 hour to allow the chocolate to completely harden. Once hardened, break the popcorn into bite-size pieces.
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Amazing Patriotic Desserts for the 4th of July

4th of July is a favorite holiday of mine and I just have to share my other recipes and crafts with you. Be sure to check these out!

  • 4th of July Cake Cups with Fruit
  • Firecracker Strawberry Pops
  • Red White and Blue Cake in a Jar
  • 4th of July Cookies

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Red, White and Blue 4th of July Popcorn

Author: Emily Pecoraro

ThisRed, White and Blue 4th of July Popcorn is the perfect patriotic snack for watching fireworks.

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Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Additional Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

Course Snacks

Cuisine American

Servings 8

Calories 122 kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 cups plain popped popcorn no butter
  • 1/4 cup Wilton royal blue candy melts
  • 1/4 cup Wilton bright white candy melts
  • 1/4 cup Wilton red candy melts
  • 1/4 cup red M&Ms
  • patriotic nonpareils
  • patriotic star confetti sprinkles

Instructions

  • Line a cookie sheet with wax or parchment paper.

  • Spread the popcorn in a single layer on the lined cookie sheet.

  • In a microwave safe bowl, microwave the blue candy melts for 45 seconds. Remove from the microwave and stir until completely melted and smooth. Using a spoon, drizzle on top of the popcorn. Immediately sprinkle the patriotic nonpareils on top of the melted blue chocolate.

  • Add the white candy melts to a separate microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 45 seconds. Stir until melted and smooth. Drizzle on topof the popcorn. Before the white chocolate hardens, sprinkle patriotic star confetti sprinkles on top of the melted chocolate.

  • In a third microwave safe bowl, microwave the red candy melts and drizzle all over the popcorn. Immediately place the red M&M candies on topof the melted red chocolate.

  • Place the cookie sheet in the refrigerator and chill for 1 hour to allow the chocolate to completely harden.

  • Once hardened, break the popcorn into bite-size pieces.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 122kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 15mgPotassium: 36mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 36IUVitamin C: 0.04mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 0.4mg

The nutrition information is calculated using online nutrition calculators and may not be accurate. It is provided as a general guide only.

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The Best 4th of July Popcorn Recipe (Patriotic Snack) (2024)

FAQs

What are good popcorn add ins? ›

caramel ,chocolate sauce,melted cheessee ,grated coconut,oregano ,chilli flakes or you just drizzle a bit salt and eat it.. What are some good and healthy spices and herbs to put on popcorn? The possibilities are endless.

How do you make popcorn bags better? ›

Here are some ideas:Add your favorite seasonings, such as salt, garlic powder, chili powder, or cumin. Sprinkle on some nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor. Melt some butter or coconut oil and drizzle it over the popcorn. Mix in some dried herbs, like rosemary or thyme.

How to make popcorn that tastes like movie theater? ›

The secret is to pop it in coconut oil and add Flavacol. Flavacol is a flavored salt that theaters use when popping the popcorn. You can buy Flavacol on Amazon.

What is the best combo with popcorn? ›

Other unique popcorn seasonings and combinations include:
  • Dill/Vinegar/Sea Salt.
  • Honey/Cranberry/Almonds.
  • Pink and White Animal Crackers.
  • Chocolate-Covered Raisins.
  • Lemongrass.
  • Furikake.
  • Paprika/Salt/Onion.
  • Celery Salt/Garlic/Pepper.
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How do you jazz up a bag of popcorn? ›

Nutritional yeast, MSG, miso, Parmesan cheese, dulse granules, mushroom powder, fish sauce, and shrimp paste are all savory powerhouses that will make any bowl of microwave popcorn sing.

What is the secret ingredient in popcorn? ›

The flavor all comes down to one ingredient: Flavacol. You've likely never heard of Flavacol because, really, only movie theaters use it. Essentially, it's butter-flavored salt. It's a really fine, bright orange powder that adds that buttery flavor you crave and the signature yellow color.

How do you make homemade popcorn fluffier? ›

A good lid is important when making popcorn, but there's a bit of a strategy here. For the best results, and lowest number of un-popped kernels leave the lid open just a hairline amount. It allows any steam or moisture to get out as well, resulting in fluffy kernels.

What's a good popcorn seasoning? ›

Combine melted butter, paprika, lemon pepper, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl; pour over popcorn and stir until it is somewhat evenly coated.

Can dogs eat popcorn? ›

Dogs can eat popcorn as long as it's plain and air-popped popcorn, and only eaten in moderation. However, any added seasonings we love to slather on top which can be bad for dogs, and you shouldn't feed them this type of popcorn.

What makes popcorn taste better? ›

There are three things that make movie theater popcorn delicious: butter, salt, and COCONUT OIL. Bet you didn't expect that last one! Most movie theaters cook their popcorn in a coconut oil blend, which adds an interesting depth and sweetness to the popcorn.

How do you make popcorn extra buttery? ›

Microwave the butter until it melts; about 30 seconds if whipped and 1 minute if cold. Place the popcorn you just popped into a bowl. Take out butter and pour over the microwave popcorn. Toss the popcorn to allow the butter to coat it evenly.

What is the hole in the popcorn bag for? ›

Microwave popcorn is a quick and easy snack, but too much of it is wasted as unpopped kernels. Luckily, the popcorn bag's own design can help you filter out the kernels, and even reuse them.

How do you fix bland popcorn? ›

The way that we do this is to spray our popcorn with any of the following—-cooking oil spray in a variety of choices—-canola, corn or olive oil or butter spray. Otherwise, toss the popcorn with melted butter and then sprinkle your favorite seasoning on it. Butter/oil is the usual method.

How do you make popcorn more buttery? ›

Microwave the butter until it melts; about 30 seconds if whipped and 1 minute if cold. Place the popcorn you just popped into a bowl. Take out butter and pour over the microwave popcorn. Toss the popcorn to allow the butter to coat it evenly.

Can you flavor popcorn before popping? ›

If you don't have an air-popper, popping the kernels in a covered microwave-safe container also works well. Or, you can pop your corn in a covered pot on the stove. Avoid seasoning your popcorn before popping. Add dry seasonings to popped popcorn while it's still hot.

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