Cheesy Caramel Puff Corn
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Posted: 12/22/13
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Cheesy Caramel Puff Corn ~ Easy, snack you can make in the microwave! A perfection of sweet, salty and a hint of cheese! Trust me on this one!
Have you noticed my obsession with Puff Corn yet? It started with the White Chocolate Puff Corn and now I bring you Cheesy Caramel Puff Corn!
Every recipe is just as amazing as the next, mostly because well, I adore puff corn. Plus they all mix up my favorite combination of sweet and salty. That you can’t go wrong with my friends.
I’m not real sure how I got the idea of caramel and cheese and thought hmmm that’s a wonderful combination. Because well let’s face it. It sounds a bit odd doesn’t it? Rest assured though that I am not leading you astray. You got to have a little faith in me on this one. I adore the regular puff corn drenched in a bath of caramel so I decided this would be a fun twist on things!
I brought it to a holiday party and my sis-in-law came out with a handful, looked at me and said you must have brought this huh? I then had to ask how she knew, she informed me because it was amazing but quite an odd combo so it must be mine.
I’ll take that as a compliment. I’m amazing and a bit odd too. So hey my recipes must be a reflection of me huh?
Got a holiday party you want to bring a snack too? Caramel Corn and Microwave Caramel Corn are great choices.YUM!!!
Maybe you have a football party? A New Year’s Eve party? …..I want to sit on my couch and stuff my face with something amazing party? Then go ahead and get on this recipe. I won’t tell anyone if it’s the latter of the options!
Did you make this? If you snap a photo, please be sure tag me on Instagram at @julieseatsandtreats or #julieseatsandtreats so I can see your yummy treat!
Cheesy Caramel Puff Corn
Cheesy Caramel Puff Corn ~ Easy, snack you can make in the microwave! A perfection of sweet, salty and a hint of cheese! Trust me on this one!
Ingredients
- 1 c. brown sugar
- 1/2 c. butter
- 1/4 c. light corn syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 7 oz Cheesy Puff Popcorn
Instructions
- Spray the inside of a paper grocery bag with non-stick spray. Pour Cheesy Puff Corn into bag.
- In a saucepan bring the brown sugar, butter and corn syrup to a boil. Boil for two minutes. Add vanilla extract and baking soda and mix. Pour over Cheesy Puff Corn in grocery bag. Roll down the top of the bag and shake.
- Microwave puff corn in grocery bag for 1 minute 15 seconds. Remove from microwave and shake. Microwave for 45 seconds. Remove from microwave and shake. Microwave an additional 30 seconds. Remove and shake. Microwave for 20 seconds. Remove and shake.
- Spread Puff Corn onto waxed paper that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Let cool and dry.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1, Calories: 275kcal (14%), Carbohydrates: 39g (13%), Fat: 13g (20%), Saturated Fat: 8g (50%), Cholesterol: 36mg (12%), Sodium: 225mg (10%), Potassium: 44mg (1%), Sugar: 39g (43%), Vitamin A: 420IU (8%), Calcium: 32mg (3%), Iron: 0.2mg (1%)
Jennifer Pokriefka says
I made the sauce in a non stick pan on electric heat (I’m not very good with electric stoves). I was nervous about the sauce getting too hot. But they did turn out great. The taste is very addicting! Took to a NYE party!
Julie Evink says
That’s awesome to hear Jennifer! Thanks for commenting and rating the recipe!
Kerry says
Can someone tell me what exactly I am looking for? I would love to try this but I don’t know what cheese puff corn looks like? Should I be looking for a specific brand
Julie Evink says
Hi Karry! This is what I use – https://www.target.com/p/old-dutch-cheesy-puffcorn-7oz/-/A-47075092#lnk=sametab Hope that helps!
Noelle says
How long can the finished product keep?
Julie Evink says
Make sure it’s in an airtight container in a cool spot and it will last 3-4 days.
RB says
In error I purchased 3 bags of Cheese Puff Corn rather than the butter. So what was I going to do? Found this recipe on Pinterest. This was easy to make and oh so addictive!. The only thing I will caution you about is the bag gets extremely HOT when you pull it out of the microwave to shake. I had to use gloves to keep my hands from burning. In spite of that, it is a great recipe. Thanks for sharing.
Julie says
Excellent! Yes, you need to be very careful when handling the bag after microwaving. I’m so glad you enjoyed this one!
Audrey says
Magical combination!! And, I love your clever trick with the paper grocery sack. Other recipes Ive seen have you putting puff corn in the oven for 30 min…take it out and stir….oven for 30 min….take out and stir…and so on. Your microwave process worked like a charm. Im guessing this recipe will make its debut at our Super Bowl party!!!
Julie Evink says
I’m all for shortcuts! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Robin says
Haha Julie, most people scoff at the two flavors together until they taste it!!! It does sound very strange but is just sooooooooo good 🙂 Together they make an amazing flavor that is its own.
Julie Evink says
Yes it is!!
Robin says
Sounds delish! We have a Topsy’s (popcorn shop) and ever since I was little I would mix the caramel & cheese popcorn together. The best (and only way in my opinion) to eat it. YUM! Several years ago they even started selling bags of the two flavors mixed.
Julie Evink says
Someone understands my madness with the caramel and cheese!
Tonia says
No way! I love puff corn but never thought to use the cheese kind! YUM!
Julie Evink says
Thanks Tonia!