If you are looking for the perfect red, white, and blue snack for summer parties, this Patriotic Popcorn is such a fun and easy treat to make. It is sweet, salty, colorful, and perfect for Fourth of July celebrations, Memorial Day parties, backyard cookouts, or movie nights.
This popcorn recipe combines fluffy popcorn with melted candy coating, festive sprinkles, and crunchy mix-ins for a snack that looks impressive without taking much effort. The bright colors make it stand out on dessert tables while the sweet and salty flavor combination keeps everyone grabbing another handful.
One of the best things about this recipe is how customizable it is. You can keep it simple with popcorn and candy melts or add pretzels, mini marshmallows, cereal, or candies for extra texture and flavor.
Patriotic Popcorn is also great for making ahead because it stores well and travels easily. Whether you package it in treat bags for parties or serve it in a giant bowl for guests to snack on, this recipe always disappears quickly.
Love fun summer treats? Try Mini Patriotic Fruit Pizza Cups, Fudge Stripe Cookie Fruit Salad, or Iced Smores Latte!
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Why This Works
- Budget friendly ingredients
- Easy no bake party snack
- Perfect for Fourth of July celebrations
- Sweet and salty flavor combination
- Fun colorful presentation
- Great make-ahead recipe
- Easily customizable with different mix-ins
- Kid friendly and party friendly
Ingredients Needed for Red, White, and Blue Popcorn
- 6 cups of popped popcorn - Plain popped popcorn creates the base of the recipe. You can use air-popped popcorn, microwave popcorn, or bagged popcorn.
- 8 ounces of almond bark, melted (i used about half the package)
- 4 ounces of almond bark (dyed blue)
- 1 bag of Red, Blue and White peanut M&M candies
- red, white, and blue sprinkles
- parchment paper
How to make Red, White, and Blue Popcorn
Step 1 Microwave all the popcorn and add to a large bowl and set aside.
Step 2 Melt the almond bark in a microwave safe bowl. Add the melted bark to the popped pop corn and stir until all the popcorn is evenly coated. Add in the candies and sprinkles. Fold or stir them into the popcorn.
Step 3 Lay out the popcorn on a very large sheet tray coated with parchment paper. Drizzle the milk blue almond bark with a fork over the popcorn to make it look like swirls.
Store in very large gallon size freezer bags to keep fresh.
Pro Tips for Patriotic Popcorn
- Use parchment paper for easy cleanup
- Do not overheat the candy melts or they may become thick and difficult to drizzle
- Work quickly when adding sprinkles before the coating hardens
- Gently toss the popcorn to avoid crushing it
- Add extra pretzels for more salty crunch
- White popcorn looks best for patriotic colors
- Store in airtight containers to keep the popcorn fresh and crispy
Storage
Store Patriotic Popcorn in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Keep the popcorn in a cool dry place so the candy coating stays firm.
Avoid refrigerating the popcorn since moisture can make it soft and chewy.
You can also portion the popcorn into treat bags ahead of time for easy party snacks or gifts.
Serving Suggestions
Serve Patriotic Popcorn:
- at Fourth of July parties
- during Memorial Day cookouts
- for summer movie nights
- at backyard barbecues
- in treat bags for party favors
- on dessert tables
- at pool parties
- during fireworks celebrations
This popcorn also pairs perfectly with lemonade, soda, iced tea, or ice cream sundaes.
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Other Recipes To Try
- No Knead Focaccia Bread
- Air Fryer Bacon and Egg Toasts
- Chocolate Covered Dates
- Buffalo Chicken Taquitos
- Sour Cream Noodle Bake
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4th of July Crunch Popcorn
- Prep Time: 10min
- Cook Time: 3-5min
- Total Time: 15min
- Yield: 8 1x
- Category: Easy
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Description
4th of July Crunch Popcorn - a sweet and salty patriotic popcorn to take for any 4th of July get together.
Ingredients
- 6 cups of popped popcorn
- 8 ounces of almond bark, melted (i used about half the package)
- 4 ounces of almond bark (dyed blue)
- 1 bag of Red, Blue and White peanut M&M candies
- red, white, and blue sprinkles
- parchment paper
Instructions
- Microwave all the popcorn and add to a large bowl and set aside.
- Melt the almond bark in a microwave safe bowl. Add the melted bark to the popped pop corn and stir until all the popcorn is evenly coated.
- Add in the candies and sprinkles. Fold or stir them into the popcorn.
- Lay out the popcorn on a very large sheet tray coated with parchment paper.
- Drizzle the milk blue almond bark with a fork over the popcorn to make it look like swirls.
- Store in very large gallon size freezer bags to keep fresh.
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