We know you like to talk about your favorite shows. To a fault. But how do you get your friends to actually sit down and watch that series you’ve been pushing for weeks now?
These six pimped-out popcorn recipes that pair deliciously with your favorite Netflix shows will give them something to get hooked on. As long as you keep the snacks flowing, they’re guaranteed to keep coming back for more seasons. It’s all about providing that tasty incentive.
Now for the how-to. Make all of these crave-worthy snacks the same way using the directions listed below, but take note that each show/recipe has unique ingredients. The one direction not listed is the most important one to remember: just keep these snacks coming.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2-4 people
Directions:
1. Microwave popcorn using directions given on the bag.
2. Gather separate ingredients in a bowl.
3. Combine popcorn and other ingredients in large bowl and enjoy.
Breaking Bad: Blue Sky Popcorn
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“It may be blue, but it’s the bomb.” -Jesse Pinkman
Ingredients:
1 bag microwavable kettle corn
2 cups blueberry yogurt pretzels
1 box Sno-Caps
1 cup flaked coconut
Orange is the New Black: Crazy Eyes Corn
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“Bitches gots to learn” – Piper Chapman
Ingredients:
1 bag microwavable lightly salted popcorn
2 cups honey Teddy Graham minis
2 cups Reese’s pieces
½ cup peanut butter chips
½ cup milk chocolate chips
Friends: The Central Perk Special
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“THIS IS BRAND NEW INFORMATION!” – Phoebe Buffay
Ingredients:
1 bag microwavable lightly salted popcorn
2 cups chocolate covered espresso beans
2 cups original trail mix
How I Met Your Mother: The Slap Bet
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“And on Barney’s grave, it’ll read: ‘Got slapped so hard by Marshall, he died.’” -Marshall Erikson
Ingredients:
1 bag microwavable lightly salted popcorn
2 cups hot and spicy Cheez-its
1 cups cheesy flavor blasted Goldfish
1 cup hot buffalo wing pretzel pieces
House of Cards: Freddy’s Popcorn
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“Power is my food.” – Frank Underwood
Ingredients:
1 bag microwavable kettle corn
2 cups mini Oreos
2 cups York minis’
Scandal: Washington PC
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“It’s handled.” – Olivia Pope
Ingredients:
1 bag microwavable kettle corn
2 cups dark chocolate covered pomegranate seeds
1 cup sliced almonds
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