New Year’s Snack: Gourmet Popcorn Tasting Bar
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New Year’s Snack: Gourmet Popcorn Tasting Bar
Description
A festive, make-your-own popcorn bar to ring in the new year — featuring Doudlah Farms’ Beyond Organic popcorn kernels and a lineup of sweet, savory, and spicy toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
🧂 Base Recipe: Perfect Stovetop Popcorn
- ½ cup Doudlah Farms popcorn kernels
- 3 tbsp coconut oil or avocado oil
- Sea salt, to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
- Drop in a few test kernels; when they pop, add the rest and cover.
- Shake the pot occasionally until popping slows to about 2 seconds between pops.
- Remove from heat and pour into a large serving bowl. Season with salt.
Notes
🍯 Flavor Bar Ideas
Divide the popcorn into large bowls or paper cones, and set out small jars or shakers with these topping ideas:
Savory & Spicy
- Parmesan & cracked black pepper
- Smoked paprika & garlic salt
- Ranch seasoning
- Chili-lime with a squeeze of fresh lime
- Truffle oil drizzle
Sweet & Festive
- Cinnamon-sugar
- Cocoa powder & sea salt
- Maple glaze (drizzle of melted butter + maple syrup)
- Melted white chocolate with crushed peppermint
- Caramel dusted with flaky salt
Fun Extras
- Mini chocolate chips
- Toasted coconut flakes
- Crushed pretzels or cookies
- Dried cranberries or raisins
✨ How to Set It Up
- Arrange toppings in small bowls with spoons and labels.
- Offer paper cones or mason jars for guests to fill.
- Add a “Flavor Inspiration” card with suggested combos like:
- Sweet & Salty Bliss: Caramel + Sea Salt + Pretzel Crunch
- Spicy Southwest: Chili-Lime + Smoked Paprika
- Winter Wonderland: White Chocolate + Peppermint Crumble
💚 Serving Tip:
Keep fresh batches of popcorn warm in a slow cooker on “low.”
Add a chalkboard sign:
- “Pop into the New Year — made with Doudlah Farms Beyond Organic popcorn!”