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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Makes 20 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cups popcorn kernels or 10 bags microwave popcorn
  • 1 cup melted butter
  • 1 cup grated parmesan
  • 1/2 cup ranch seasoning mix
  • 1/2 cup cinnamon sugar
  • 1 cup mini M&Ms
  • 1 cup caramel sauce
  • 1/4 cup chili lime seasoning
  • Paper bags or small bowls for serving

Instructions

  • Pop the popcorn in batches using an air popper, stovetop pot or microwave bags, until the popping slows to one pop every 2 to 3 seconds.
  • Transfer the popped corn to one very large bowl or two medium bowls, discarding any unpopped kernels.
  • Drizzle a portion of the popcorn with melted butter and toss, then divide it into the smaller bowls for seasoning.
  • Sprinkle one bowl with parmesan, one with ranch seasoning, one with cinnamon sugar and one with chili lime seasoning, tossing each until evenly coated.
  • Set the caramel sauce and M&Ms in small bowls alongside for guests who want a sweeter mix.
  • Arrange all the bowls and seasonings together with a stack of paper bags.
  • Let guests scoop a base of plain popcorn into their own bag and top it with whichever seasoning or mix-in they like.

Good to Know

Pop the kernels earlier the same day and store them unseasoned in a paper bag at room temperature; popcorn seasoned too far ahead turns soft.