Popcorn is good just about any way, but spicing it up makes it all the more special. I love this recipe because so many people enjoy it! Pile it in bowls for parties or spoon individual portions into sealed bags for take-home treats after the barbecue!
—LEAH STEENBERG CIRCLE PINES, MN
START TO FINISH: 30 MIN. MAKES: ABOUT 4 QUARTS
4 quarts popped popcorn
2 cups miniature sesame breadsticks or sesame sticks
2 cups mixed nuts
1 cup sunflower kernels
1 cup salted pumpkin seeds or pepitas
1 cup potato sticks, optional
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dill weed
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1. Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, combine first five ingredients. If desired, stir in potato sticks. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Drizzle over the popcorn mixture; toss to coat.
2. Transfer to two greased 15x10x 1-in. baking pans. Bake 10-15 minutes or until toasted, stirring every 5 minutes. Cool completely on wire racks. Store in airtight containers.