Red, White, and Blue Popcorn
Need a quick, eye-catching snack that captures the spirit of America?
This patriotic popcorn mix combines the perfect balance of sweet and salty with a splash of red, white, and blue that’s sure to be the hit of your Fourth of July celebration, Memorial Day gathering, or election night watch party!
The crisp popcorn creates the perfect canvas for colorful candy drizzles, while the candies and sprinkles add pops of color and extra sweetness in every handful.
Best of all, this recipe comes together in minutes but looks like you spent hours creating it. It’s an affordable, customizable treat that both kids and adults will find impossible to resist.
Whether served in a big bowl for sharing or packaged in individual bags as party favors, this festive popcorn will have everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
- 1/4 cup red candy melts
- 1/4 cup white candy melts
- 1/4 cup blue candy melts
- 1/4 cup M&Ms (preferably red, white, and blue)
- 1 tbsp sprinkles (stars and stripes themed if available)
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How to Make Party-Ready, Patriotic Popcorn
- 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.
- Prepare the Candy Melts: 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.
- Assemble the Patriotic Popcorn: 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.
- Let It Set: 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.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once the candy has set, break the popcorn into clusters. Serve in a large bowl or distribute into individual serving bags for a party.
Red, White, and Blue Popcorn
This Party-Ready Patriotic Popcorn is the ultimate festive snack! Light, fluffy popcorn is drizzled with vibrant red, white, and blue candy melts, then topped with crunchy M&Ms and sprinkles for a fun, sweet, and salty combination. Perfect for parties, holidays, or anytime you want a colorful, crowd-pleasing treat!
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
- 1/4 cup red candy melts
- 1/4 cup white candy melts
- 1/4 cup blue candy melts
- 1/4 cup M&Ms (preferably red, white, and blue)
- 1 tbsp sprinkles (stars and stripes themed if available)
Instructions
- 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.
- Prepare the Candy Melts: 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.
- Assemble the Patriotic Popcorn: 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.
- Let It Set: 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.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once the candy has set, break the popcorn into clusters. Serve in a large bowl or distribute into individual serving bags for a party.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
