Buffalo Caramel Popcorn
Minutes Prep time: 20
Minutes Total time: 50
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Intermediate
Minutes Prep time: 20
Minutes Total time: 50
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Intermediate
PAM® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
1 bag (82.3 g each) Orville Redenbacher's® Gourmet® Butter Microwave Popcorn, popped
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup hot water
1/4 cup cayenne pepper hot sauce
1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into cubes
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Nutrition information
Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
---|---|---|
Calcium | 4 mg | 0 |
Carbohydrate | 45 g | 15% |
Cholesterol | 30 mg | 10% |
Total Fat | 17 g | 27% |
Iron | 1% | |
Calories | 328 kcal | 16% |
Sodium | 1107 mg | 46% |
Protein | 1 g | 2% |
Saturated Fat | 10 g | 50% |
Sugars | 37 g | 4% |
Vitamin C | 0 |
Preheat oven to 300°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper, spray lightly with cooking spray. Lightly spray a rubber spatula and large bowl with cooking spray. Pour popped popcorn into bowl and remove any unpopped kernels.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, stir together sugar and water until dissolved. Bring to a boil and let cook, swirling occasionally, until deep amber in color, 10 to 12 minutes.
Remove from heat and carefully stir in hot sauce and butter, mixture will bubble up. Return to heat and let boil another 3 minutes. Stir in salt and baking soda and remove from heat.
Working quickly, pour caramel over popcorn and toss with rubber spatula to thoroughly coat. Spread popcorn onto baking sheet in a single layer and bake until dry, 10 to 15 minutes.
Let buffalo caramel popcorn cool completely, about 15 minutes, before breaking up into a serving bowl or an airtight container. This popcorn snack is best served the day it’s made.
Buffalo Caramel Popcorn