Patriotic Popcorn: A Red, White and Blue Special
Ready to pop off with some Patriotic Popcorn? This red, white, and blue treat is so festive, it practically sings the national anthem as you snack. Perfect for Fourth of July parties, movie nights, or any occasion where your food needs a little freedom flair. Bonus: It’s the only snack that looks this good while being 100% edible—no sparklers required. Let’s make your popcorn great again… or at least really colorful!
And let’s be honest, nothing says “I love my country” like drenching popcorn in colorful candy coating. It’s crunchy, sweet, and just messy enough to keep things interesting. Snack patriotically, my friends!
Ingredients You’ll Need For This Recipe
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Pop the Corn: Air Popper: Use an air popper to pop the 1/2 cup of popcorn kernels according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Microwave: Alternatively, place the popcorn kernels in a brown paper bag, fold the top over a few times to seal it, and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until the popping slows to about 5 seconds between pops.
Step 2: Place the red, white, and blue candy melts in separate microwave-safe bowls. Microwave each bowl for 1 minute, stir, and continue microwaving in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted. Transfer each color to a separate small piping bag or a zip-top bag with a tiny corner snipped off for drizzling.
Step 3: Spread the popped popcorn on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle the melted red, white, and blue candy melts over the popcorn in a back-and-forth motion.
Step 4: While the candy is still melted, sprinkle the M&Ms and decorative sprinkles evenly over the popcorn to ensure they stick.
Step 5: Allow the candy melts to harden at room temperature, which should take about 15-20 minutes. You can also place the tray in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes to speed up the hardening process.
Step 6: Once the candy has set, break the popcorn into clusters. Serve in a large bowl or distribute into individual serving bags for a party.
And there you have it—Patriotic Popcorn perfection! Sweet, crunchy, and bursting with red, white, and blue vibes, this snack is the star-spangled hit of any gathering. Whether you’re watching fireworks, hosting a backyard BBQ, or just feeling festive on a random Tuesday, this treat brings the party. So grab a handful (or two), share the snack love, and remember—calories don’t count when they’re patriotic!
Patriotic Popcorn
Ingredients
- ½ cup popped kernels
- ¼ cup red candy melts
- ¼ cup white candy melts
- ¼ cup blue candy melts
- ¼ cup M&Ms (preferably red, white, and blue)
- 1 tbsp sprinkles (stars and stripes themed if available)
Instructions
- Air popper: Use an air popper to pop the 1/2 cup of popcorn kernels according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Microwave: Alternatively, place the popcorn kernels in a brown paper bag, fold the top over a few times to seal it, and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until the popping slows to about 5 seconds between pops.
- Place the red, white, and blue candy melts in separate microwave-safe bowls. Microwave each bowl for 1 minute, stir, and continue microwaving in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted. Transfer each color to a separate small piping bag or a zip-top bag with a tiny corner snipped off for drizzling.
- Spread the popped popcorn on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle the melted red, white, and blue candy melts over the popcorn in a back-and-forth motion.
- While the candy is still melted, sprinkle the M&Ms and decorative sprinkles evenly over the popcorn to ensure they stick.
- Allow the candy melts to harden at room temperature, which should take about 15-20 minutes. You can also place the tray in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes to speed up the hardening process.
- Once the candy has set, break the popcorn into clusters. Serve in a large bowl or distribute into individual serving bags for a party.
