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I was going to title this post "Big Hero 6 Movie Night with Wasabi, Honey Lemon, and Baymax White Chocolate Popcorn with Candy Coated Chocolate" but Google felt that that title was way too long! I will warn you, this Movie Night with lots of Popcorn Flavors post.....
is going to be pretty long... because it is stuffed full of delicious popcorn yumminess!! I have included the recipe for all three popcorn flavors below, so stay tuned. 😉
The Johnson Family loves Movie Night! We actually bought a massive sectional sofa specifically for movie night viewing comfort! And no movie night would be complete without popcorn, am I right? Why not surprise the kids with popcorn flavors inspired by their favorite characters?
The story behind these characters is so adorable. Who wouldn't want to live in the futuristic city San Fransokyo? Microbots and an inflatable robot? I'm in!!
By the way, BIG HERO 6 just won Best Animated Movie at the Oscars's last night, so now you have to see it!!
How to make multiple popcorn flavors:
Are you ready to make some popcorn? Each these popcorn recipes starts with 12 cups of popped, popcorn with the uncooked kernels removed.....
For the Wasabi Popcorn: sprinkle half of the wasabi mixture over the popcorn. Toss, then drizzle with oil, sprinkle with the remaining wasabi mixture, and toss to thoroughly combine.....
It obviously has a kick to it, but the garlic and salt tone it down...just a bit. 😉 This is what the Wasabi Powder looks like in case you are wondering.....
You can find it in the Asian section of your local grocery store.
To make the Honey Lemon Popcorn: Place the butter, sugar, and honey in a medium saucepan.....
and bring to a boil.....
Stir to combine, then allow to simmer for 5 minutes without stirring. Remove from heat, and add the baking soda and lemon extract.....
It poofs up and thickens like crazy!! Stir to combine and pour over the popcorn.....
Toss to completely coat the popcorn, well as much as possible without breaking it, and spread out on a parchment paper or silpat lined baking sheet.....
Place in a preheated 200 degree oven and bake for 1 hour, carefully stirring every 15 minutes.....
Be careful, it is a really sticky, and HOT! Remove from oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes, then break apart and serve.....
The flavor of the honey really dominates, so pick a good quality honey. The lemon flavor is pretty mild for anyone that doesn't like lemon. Yeah right, who doesn't love lemon? 😉
To make the Baymax White Chocolate Popcorn with Candied Chocolate "eyes": Place white chocolate melts in a small bowl.....
I found these Marshmallow Melts in a center aisle display next to the party supply aisle at Walmart, and they are delicious!! Feel free to use vanilla, or any white chocolate that you have on hand.
Melt the chocolate in the microwave on HIGH for 1 minute. Stir, and heat for an additional 15 seconds {if needed} and stir until all of the chocolate is melted.....
Pour the melted chocolate over the bowl of popcorn.....
and toss to completely coat the popcorn.....
Spread popcorn on a parchment paper or silpat lined baking sheet.....
Then drop your candy coated chocolate candies on top.....
I did not mix them in because they are supposed to be "eyes", and I didn't want them covered in white chocolate. 😉 No, not all of them stuck to the popcorn, so you might want to pat them down and make sure they have something to stick to. Allow to cool, about 10 minutes, and serve.....
I wasn't sure what I was going to use for the "eyes", then I came across these black candies in the baking aisle and knew that they would be perfect.....
They did not have a package of all black, so I bought two packages and saved the other colors for some other recipe in the future. Any dark colored chocolate candies will work.
I wonder if Alex or Cassi would like a BIG HERO 6 birthday party this year? That would be so much fun!!
Did you see BIG HERO 6 in the theater? Who was your favorite character? And yes, that "DVD" is cardstock as well. 😉
Enjoy!!
White Chocolate Popcorn with Candy Coated Chocolate
Ingredients
- 12 cups popped popcorn unpopped kernels removed
- 10 ounce package marshmallow flavored white chocolate melts or any white chocolate
- 1 cup candy coated chocolate candies
Instructions
- Place popped popcorn in a large bowl.
- Place white chocolate melts in a small bowl.
- Heat in the microwave for 1 minute. Stir and heat for an additional 15 seconds.
- Stir chocolate until completely melted, then pour over popcorn.
- Stir to thoroughly coat popcorn.
- Spread popcorn mixture on a parchment paper/silpat lined baking sheet.
- Sprinkle candy coated chocolates over the popcorn mixture.
- Allow to cool completely, about 10 minutes.
- Break apart into pieces and serve.
- Store leftover popcorn in a sealed container.
Nutrition
I cannot include multiple recipe cards within one post so these two will not be printable until I create new stand alone posts for them! 🙂
WASABI POPCORN
INGREDIENTS
- 12 Cups popped popcorn (unpopped kernels removed)
- 2 Tablespoons sunflower oil
- 1 teaspoon wasabi powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
DIRECTIONS
Mix wasabi powder, garlic powder, and salt together in a small bowl. Set aside.
Place popcorn in a large bowl.
Sprinkle popcorn with half of the wasabi mixture, and toss.
Drizzle with oil, and sprinkle with remaining wasabi mixture. Toss to combine.
Serve. Serve leftover popcorn in a sealed container.
HONEY LEMON POPCORN
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon pure lemon extract
- 12 Cups popped popcorn (unopened kernels removed)
andi says
Wait...what? How have I not heard of this movie? I really need to get out more. Popcorn #3 looks like my new favorite. 🙂
-andi
Lisa Johnson says
Well you have been a bit busy, Andi. 😉 #3 is my favorite as well!
Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama says
Wow! I am loving all of these popcorn flavors, Lisa. But I have to say that I want to try the Honey-Lemon and Marshmallow the most! 🙂 We adore Big Hero 6 here! We already pre-ordered our copy for tomorrow. 😉
Lisa Johnson says
Thanks Carrie. I have just about finished off the marshmallow popcorn, it is so good!! I guess I better make more so I have something to eat while I'm watching the movie. 😉
Shana Sutton says
Very clever!!! Love these Big Hero 6 themed popcorn recipes! Great for adults and kids! yum!
Lisa Johnson says
Thank you so much Shana. 🙂 I was trying to keep everyone in the family happy!!
Kelly says
These are so fun, Lisa! I love all these popcorn flavors! My son would gobble these up in no time!
Lisa Johnson says
Thank you Kelly, hopefully he shares some with you! 😉
Claire @ A Little Claireification says
Lisa these are so fun!! I want to get my hands on a big bowl of that Wasabi popcorn - wow. My boys love this movie. Can't wait to see it at home. Pinned!
Lisa Johnson says
Thank you Claire! 🙂
Jenna Wood says
this is just too adorable and perfect for our Friday night Big Hero 6 viewing! I am always looking for a new way to dress up popcorn and you have it covered! #client
Lisa Johnson says
Thank you Jenna, I hope you enjoy the flavors! 🙂
M Brasseit says
what a neat mommy you are! Fun movie nights at your house!
Lisa Johnson says
Awe, thank you so much! It gets pretty crazy with 25 teenagers piled up on the sofa watching movies, but I love it. 🙂
Gloria // Simply Gloria says
Not only am I going to say that you are very creative with the popcorn action... but with the cardstock! What a great post!!
Lisa Johnson says
Thank you Gloria!! I had a blast with this post...and eating the popcorn! 😉
Amy at Ms. Toody Goo Shoes says
They all look amazing, I'd have to pick Honey Lemon as my fave! Pinning!
Rebecca Lewis says
What an adorable and yummy idea!
Cathy says
I am in love with this popcorn idea! Way to think outside the box! 🙂 How creative and super yummmmmmy! We just watched the movie twice back to back days! Maybe we will have to watch it again tomorrow so we can enjoy some of this popcorn! 🙂
Cathy
Lisa Johnson says
Thank you so much Cathy!! I am addicted to the Baymax popcorn, and need to make more. 🙂