One of my favorite parts of of movie night, whether it’s at the theater or at home, is the snacks! Popcorn, candy, nachos, soda – they’re all good when it’s time to sit down and watch a flick.
The advantage to a home movie night is that you aren’t limited to what’s available at the concession stand and can really get creative with your cinematic treats. Another way you have more choice with a home movie night is that you aren’t limited only to movies that are currently in the theater. Your options for movies are almost endless.
If you visit one of these select Walmart stores right now, look for this special pallet featuring M&M’s®, Orville Redenbacher’s popcorn and Warner Brothers movies on sale at a discounted price. Some of the Warner Brothers movies included are The Dark Night, Ghost, Green Lantern, Braveheart, Gran Torino and lots more. We chose The Blind Side, starring Sandra Bullock. I have seen parts of this movie that I enjoyed so I was glad to be able to finally see the whole movie! While there I of course also chose M&M’s® and Orville Redenbacher’s to add to my cart for movie night snacking.
I love a movie night snack that is sweet and salty all in one bowl. This M&M’s® White Chocolate Popcorn Recipe with Orville Redenbacher’s combines the perfect movie snacks of popcorn and chocolate candies into one fun snack. It’s also a great snack for tailgating, which goes perfectly with the football theme of The Blind Side. I do have to warn you, however, that this snack is extremely addictive! I have a hard time stopping once I get started!
M&M’s White Chocolate Popcorn Recipe
INGREDIENTS:
1 Bag Orville Redenbacher’s Popcorn (I used Ultimate Butter flavor)
1 cup M&M’s® (I used a mixture of plain, peanut and peanut butter)
6 ounces white melting chocolate/almond bark
DIRECTIONS:
Pop the bag of Orville Redenbacher’s popcorn according to package directions.
Prepare a cookie sheet with a piece of wax paper on top.
Mix popcorn and M&M’s® in a large bowl and set aside.
Place white chocolate in a microwave safe bowl and heat for one minute. Stir. Continue heating 15 minutes at a time until fully melted.
Slowly pour chocolate onto popcorn/M&M’s®, mixing as you add it.
Spread mixture out on waxed paper. Let cool.
Break apart any large pieces and serve.
Of course you can feel free to play around with this recipe and add or change up the ingredients. I’m thinking I would also like to try this with the Orville Redenbacher’s. Another good option would be to add in some peanuts or some broken pretzels. And you could even switch up the white chocolate for milk chocolate and have a super chocolately treat!
What is YOUR favorite movie night snack?
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Theresa says
Adding M&M’s to popcorn is one of my favorite movie snacks! I like your addition of white chocolate too. I’ll have to give that a try!
Billie Rowell says
This looks so good and I know it tastes delicious! The kids and I will have fun making this. Thanks for sharing. I don’t know why i would have never thought of this myself 🙂
Debbie L. says
I am going to make some of this with the Fall colored M&M’s for a Thanksgiving Treat for work. Pinned your post to my Snack Board.
Donna says
My husband loves white chocolate and M & M’s and popcorn together, so I know he’d love it if I made this for him!
kristin says
This looks like a yummy treat. Ill have to try it for movie night. Thank you for sharing.
Felicia says
This looks amazing. Now I want to head to the pantry for some popcorn!
Dawn says
Well, NOW I’m definitely going to be eating to late in the evening. This made me so hungry. Yum!
Jeanine says
Wow this is for sure something I would NEED during movies, I need to make this! ASAP! It looks so good and has all my fave things!
Pam says
This would be perfect for a movie night! I love M&Ms in recipes.
Krystal says
I love adding chocolate to my popcorn! It is such a fun treat for movie night.
Meagan says
This would make the perfect holiday snack! With ingredients like white chocolate, popcorn, and M&Ms, you really can’t go wrong!
Stefany says
Oh my gosh. Seriously, my mouth is watering. I love popcorn, love white chocolate, and love M&Ms. This is perfect for me!
Travel Blogger says
What a delicious snack mix! Definitely fun to put together with the kiddos too.
Marybeth Hamilton says
I usually make any sort of popcorn mix with plain popcorn. I can’t imagine how good it would be with buttered popcorn. Yum!
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
I love the sweet and salty mix here. This sounds so good.