St Patrick's Day Popcorn

Celebrate the luck of the Irish with this festive and fun St. Patrick's Day Popcorn! This sweet and salty treat combines freshly popped popcorn coated in gooey green marshmallow goodness, sprinkled with vibrant green sprinkles, and drizzled with smooth white chocolate for a touch of indulgence. Perfect for St. Patrick's Day parties, movie nights, or snacking with friends, this colorful popcorn takes just 25 minutes to make and serves up to six. With its irresistible combination of crunchy, creamy, and sweet flavors, this recipe is a playful and delicious way to make your holiday celebrations even more special. Don't forget to serve it in a festive bowl to complete the St. Paddy's Day vibe!

Nutriscore Rating: 29/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup Popcorn kernels
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 4 tablespoons Butter
• 4 cups Mini marshmallows
• 10 drops Green food coloring
• 2 tablespoons Green sprinkles
• 1 cup White chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large pot over medium heat and add the vegetable oil.

Step 2

Add the popcorn kernels to the pot and cover with a lid. Shake the pot occasionally until the popping slows down, about 2-3 seconds between pops.

Step 3

Remove the pot from the heat and transfer the popped popcorn to a large mixing bowl. Discard any unpopped kernels.

Step 4

In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter completely.

Step 5

Add the mini marshmallows to the melted butter and stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low and add the green food coloring to the marshmallow mixture. Stir until the color is evenly distributed. Add more drops if needed to achieve the desired shade of green.

Step 7

Pour the green marshmallow mixture over the popcorn in the mixing bowl. Use a spatula to gently toss and coat the popcorn evenly.

Step 8

Sprinkle the green sprinkles over the popcorn mixture and toss lightly to distribute.

Step 9

Melt the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl by heating in 20-second intervals, stirring between each interval until smooth.

Step 10

Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the coated popcorn for an extra layer of sweetness.

Step 11

Sprinkle the salt over the popcorn to balance the flavors.

Step 12

Spread the popcorn onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and let it cool and set for about 10-15 minutes.

Step 13

Once set, break apart any large clusters and serve your St. Patrick's Day popcorn in a festive bowl.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(647.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2979.1

Total Fat 148.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 77.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 18.2g
Cholesterol 171.6mg	0%
Sodium 3060.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 411.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15g	0%
Total Sugars 264.4g
Protein 28.5g	0%

Vitamin D 9.0IU	0%
Calcium 422.8mg	0%
Iron 4.3mg	0%
Potassium 1261.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.2%

Protein: 3.7%

Carbs: 53.1%