5 Popcorn Seasoning Mixes With Different Flavor Profiles

August 14, 2024

At Topsy’s, we’re proud to offer our famous gourmet popcorn in a variety of flavors. In addition to the time-tested taste of our buttery popcorn, we also have a classic caramel popcorn, cinnamon popcorn for those with a sweet tooth, and a delicious cheesy option.

But what if you’re feeling more adventurous? Good news! You can use Topsy’s popcorn as the foundation for creating a flavorful snack to satisfy whatever it is that you’re craving. All you need to do is whip up some quick and easy seasoning mixes. Let’s take a look at five fun ideas.

Making Seasoned Popcorn

As the canvas for your work of seasoned snack art, we recommend starting with Topsy’s butter-flavored popcorn. It makes a tasty starting point for whatever flavor direction you choose to go with your seasoning mix. Our buttery popcorn is available in 1-gallon, 2-gallon, 3.5-gallon, and 6.5-gallon tins, so whether you just want to have some popcorn on hand to make snacks for yourself or want to create an elevated snack for a large party, we have you covered. Topsy’s popcorn also stays fresh in the tin for weeks.

You’ll probably need to add a bit of extra butter to the popcorn to help the seasonings stick. If you would prefer to make a healthier snack by not adding any more butter, then you can substitute an oil like coconut oil or avocado oil.

We recommend creating your seasoning mix in a bowl, bag, or ramekin before you add it to the popcorn. This will allow you to make sure all of the seasonings are mixed well together by stirring or shaking so that when you add the mix to the popcorn you get a nice, consistent distribution of all of the different ingredients and can enjoy the combination of flavors on every kernel.

Spicy Popcorn Seasoning

This first seasoning mix transforms the mild savory flavor of buttered popcorn into something with a lot more “pop.” To make it, mix together salt, cumin, cayenne pepper, and a bit of chili powder. Because people’s individual taste for spice ranges from “Sure I like a little spice” to “If I’m not crying it’s not hot enough,” we recommend experimenting with the ratios between the seasonings here a bit one handful of popcorn a time before you make enough seasoning mix for a whole tin.

Italian Popcorn Seasoning

This seasoning mix is a great choice for when you’re craving something like breadsticks at an Italian restaurant. You get a similar flavor profile with a lot fewer calories. To make it, just mix together Italian seasoning, parmesan cheese (the powdered stuff from a green bottle works fine if you don’t have any grated) and garlic powder.

Ranch Popcorn Seasoning

It’s become something of a meme that many of us here in the Midwest tend to put ranch dressing on just about everything. To create a popcorn seasoning that replicates the taste of ranch, try mixing together dried dill, dried chives, garlic powder, onion powder, and a little salt and pepper.

Herb Popcorn Seasoning

This seasoning mix gives popcorn an earthier flavor. To create it, you’ll need salt, garlic powder, basil, and oregano.

Mexican Cocoa Popcorn Seasoning

Mexican cocoa puts the “hot” in hot chocolate with a spicy-sweet flavor of Mole. To replicate that taste in a popcorn seasoning, combine unsweetened cocoa powder, powdered sugar, cinnamon, salt, and a pinch of cayenne pepper.

Make Something Great with Topsy’s

We’re just scratching the surface of the fun and flavorful seasoning mixes you can make up to give popcorn a delicious twist. Feel free to give your creativity free reign! Wherever your taste buds take you, start the journey with Topsy’s!