Are you looking for a great snack to enjoy on your own or serve to guests?
Do you want a way to make your movie night treat a little more interesting?
If so, do yourself a favor and try truffle oil popcorn right away!
Popcorn made with truffle oil has become very popular in recent years, especially as a quick way to enjoy a savory treat that tastes a little more unique and upscale than traditional popcorn. With a lot of different takes on the basic truffle oil popcorn recipe, you’re sure to be able to find the perfect one to suit your tastes easily.
And don’t worry! Even if you’ve never tried making white truffle oil popcorn before, I’m here to provide you with everything you need to know to get started. I’ll give you a handful of tips and tricks to keep in mind no matter which recipe you opt to try, and then I’ll supply you with my list of the top 13 truffle popcorn recipes for any flavor you might be craving.
At the end of this article, I’ll even give you my top choices from these recipes in case you’re still looking for a little more guidance. If you’ve been waiting for a chance to try truffle popcorn but haven’t felt comfortable with the recipes before, now’s your time to change that.
Let’s get started!
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Tips and Tricks for Making Great Truffle Popcorn
Follow these tips and tricks to make your truffle popcorn better than ever before.
- Choose the right truffle oil. When it comes to making popcorn truffle oil isn’t as interchangeable as it is in other recipes. While pieces of real black truffle or even black truffle salt might work well in certain popcorn recipes, you should always use white truffle oil instead of black.
- Never pop your kernels completely in truffle oil. You’ll always need another type of oil (plain olive oil or canola oil work best) for popping your popcorn kernels. Truffle oil is too strong when used in such large quantities, and it works better as a topping.
- Follow traditional popcorn popping conventions. If you aren’t making microwave popcorn, the best way to pop kernels on the stovetop is to cook them, covered, in a heavy pot in oil. You should never over-pop the kernels or you will risk burning your popcorn. Instead, pop until the popping sounds are separated by about 2 seconds of silence, and let the last few kernels finish popping off of the heat.
- Add truffle salt for even more flavor. If the taste of truffle is something you really enjoy, you might want to step up the amount of truffle flavor in your popcorn by incorporating truffle salt into the mix as well.
- Use Himalayan sea salt if possible, in place of table salt. This is a very rich and nutritious form of salt that can add an extra depth of flavor to just about any food, including popcorn. It goes very well with truffle oil and helps bring out the savory flavors in this great ingredient.
- Always be sure to combine your popcorn with your seasonings well. Whether you toss your popcorn in a bowl, layer the toppings within the popcorn, or add it all to a paper bag, the real test of a great popcorn is in how well the flavors are mixed into the kernels. It’s no good getting one big oily bite of popcorn followed by another with no flavor at all!
1. Basically Truffled Popcorn
Try out this recipe for excellent truffle popcorn if you’re looking for a simple way to get your feet wet making this popular snack. With this recipe, you’ll be able to toss together a delicious side dish or snack that looks great and tastes even better! It takes almost no time to prepare truffle popcorn this way, and this is one of the most tried and true methods out there. Give it a shot for yourself today!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Difficulty: 1
source: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/216733/truffle-lovers-popcorn/
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp dried parsley flakes
- 4 tsp white truffle oil
- ¼ cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- 3.5oz packaged microwave popcorn
Procedure
1. Pop the microwave popcorn according to the directions on the package.
2. Open the bag of hot popcorn and pour it into a serving bowl. Set aside.
3. In a separate small bowl, combine parsley with Parmesan cheese and truffle oil using a spoon. Be sure the oil completely coats the cheese and parsley well.
4. Pour the oil mixture over the popped popcorn in the serving bowl.
5. Toss to coat thoroughly. Be sure to cover the popcorn kernels well to spread the flavor around.
6. Serve while still warm.
2. Simple Parmesan Popcorn
If you like your truffle popcorn with a little bit less of an overwhelming truffle flavor, give this recipe a try instead. With this recipe, you can prepare a batch of delicious truffled popcorn just as easily as you can with the first recipe, but the flavors won’t be running all over the place quite as much. This is a great option for anybody who finds the flavor of truffle oil a little on the strong side or anybody who just wants a tasty, savory treat right away.
Prep Time: 4 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Difficulty: 1
source: http://www.savorystyle.com/truffle-oil-popcorn/
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp canola oil
- ½ cup popcorn kernels
- 1 tbsp white truffle oil
- ¼ cup shredded fresh Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Procedure
1. In a large skillet over medium heat, warm canola oil for 2 minutes.
2. Add two kernels of popcorn to the skillet. Wait for them to pop to check the temperature of the canola oil.
3. Add the rest of the popcorn kernels once the first two have popped.
4. Cover the skillet and wait for the kernels to pop. Shake the skillet back and forth several times while popping to get all of the kernels cooked.
5. Remove popcorn from heat and pour into a large serving bowl.
6. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
7. Drizzle with truffle oil.
8. Top with Parmesan cheese.
9. Toss to combine all of the toppings well.
10. Serve warm.
3. Real Truffle Popcorn
If you have the luxury of being able to make your truffle popcorn with real pieces of truffle, this recipe is a great way for you to show off this impressive ingredient! Real truffle pieces can be difficult to find, but if you check specialty markets and online truffle suppliers, you can find jars of minced truffle shavings for a fraction of the cost of whole truffles. Try these out with this popcorn recipe the next time you want something really stunning for a snack!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Difficulty: 2
source: http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/truffled-popcorn
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp minced jarred black truffle
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp white truffle oil
- 1 cup popcorn kernels
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- Black pepper and salt to taste
Procedure
1. Melt butter over low heat in a small saucepan on the stove.
2. Add a pinch of salt along with the truffle oil and stir.
3. Add the jarred truffles and stir again. Turn heat as low as possible and keep warm on the stovetop.
4. Heat vegetable oil in a large pot with a heavy bottom.
5. Once the oil is very hot, add the popcorn kernels and cover immediately.
6. Turn heat to medium and cook until kernels begin to pop.
7. Once they start popping, shake the pot back and forth constantly until popping stops.
8. Pour popcorn into a large serving bowl.
9. Drizzle with butter mixture and toss to combine the flavors well.
10. Add extra salt and pepper to taste and toss again.
11. Serve.
4. Herbed Truffle Popcorn
Are you looking for a delicious savory truffle popcorn recipe for two? If so, look no further than this simple take on a very easy truffle popcorn! Mix up a batch of this popcorn to enjoy with that special someone in your life, or make it for a night in with your best friend. However you choose to chow down, this popcorn is the perfect solution when a snack attack strikes.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Difficulty: 1
source: http://avocadoadaynutrition.com/2015/02/truffle-oil-popcorn-rosemary/
Ingredients
- 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary
- 3 tbsp olive oil divided
- ¼ cup popcorn kernels
- 2 minced cloves of garlic
- 1 tsp white truffle oil
Procedure
1. Remove leaves from rosemary sprigs and discard stems. Finely chop leaves.
2. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 2 tbsp olive oil with garlic and rosemary.
3. Cook until fragrant and sizzling, or about 2 minutes.
4. Cook 15 seconds longer, then remove from heat and let stand.
5. In a large pan with a heavy bottom, heat 1 tbsp olive oil until very hot over medium heat.
6. Add popcorn kernels and stir to combine with oil.
7. Cover kernels and turn heat to medium-high.
8. Cook until all of the kernels have popped, then remove and let stand a few seconds before uncovering.
9. Pour popcorn into a large serving bowl.
10. Drizzle with the flavored oil. You may not use the entire amount of oil; that’s up to you.
11. Toss to combine the flavors well.
12. Serve warm.
5. Super Simple Extra Truffle Popcorn
If you’re the kind of person who loves the flavor of truffles in any form, you’re sure to enjoy every bite of this amazing popcorn recipe! This recipe provides a unique twist on the other variations listed above, in that it incorporates truffle salt into the mix to give the popcorn an even deeper level of flavor. Truffle salt is available in many specialty markets, as well as from online truffle vendors. It combines pieces of real truffles with salt to create a unique ingredient that pairs beautifully with truffle oil.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Difficulty: 2
source: http://www.lifesambrosia.com/truffle-popcorn-recipe/
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp canola oil
- 1 tsp white truffle oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup popcorn kernels
- 1 tsp truffle salt
Procedure
1. Pour canola oil into a large pot with a heavy bottom.
2. Add 1 popcorn kernel to the oil and turn heat to medium.
3. When kernel pops, add remaining popcorn kernels and cover the pot immediately.
4. Shake the pot back and forth constantly over the heat until popcorn starts popping.
5. Continue shaking the pot until almost all of the kernels have popped.
6. Pour popcorn into a large serving bowl.
7. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter.
8. Add truffle oil and stir to combine.
9. Pour butter mixture over the popcorn in the serving bowl and toss to combine the flavors well.
10. Season with truffle salt and toss again to combine.
11. Serve warm.
6. Bacon Cheddar Truffle Popcorn
This is an elaborate truffle popcorn recipe that’s sure to wow everyone you know when you bring it out at your next big get-together! This is the type of recipe you’ll want to save and serve up to all your friends and family, but it also makes for an incredible treat for movie night too. Enjoy it on your own or let these amazing flavors make a statement the next time you have company.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Difficulty: 3
Ingredients
- ½ cup popcorn kernels
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 3 sprigs of fresh rosemary
- ½ cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp canola oil
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 tsp white truffle oil
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices bacon
Procedure
1. Remove the leaves from the fresh rosemary and discard the stems. Finely chop the leaves.
2. In a small saucepan over low heat, add fresh rosemary and olive oil.
3. Heat for 5 minutes. Remove the oil from the heat.
4. Add rosemary oil to a large pot with a heavy bottom along with 2 kernels of popcorn.
5. Heat over medium-high until the kernels pop, then add the rest of the popcorn and cover.
6. Shake constantly while popcorn cooks, until almost all of the kernels have popped. Set aside for a few seconds before uncovering.
7. Pour into a large serving bowl.
8. Cook bacon until crisp in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
9. Remove bacon from heat when very crispy and crumble.
10. Melt butter on the stovetop until liquid, then add truffle oil and stir.
11. Season with salt and pepper to taste and stir again.
12. Top popcorn with cheese, bacon crumbles, truffle oil mixture, and additional salt and black pepper to taste.
13. Toss to combine flavors well.
14. Serve.
7. Extra Healthy Truffle Pop
Try out this recipe when you want to add something a little more nutritious to your truffle popcorn. This recipe is particularly great for anyone on a vegan or vegetarian diet or anybody else who might not get a traditional amount of protein in their diet every day. This batch of simple popcorn can give you an amazing energy boost that’s sure to help you power through the rest of your day with ease!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Difficulty: 2
source: http://rouxbe.com/recipes/4968-scrumptious-vegan-popcorn
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tsp white truffle oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
- ½ cup popcorn kernels
Procedure
1. Melt 2 tbsp coconut oil over medium heat in a small saucepan.
2. Add 1 tsp truffle oil and stir to combine well. Set aside.
3. While melting, add remaining coconut oil to a large pot with a heavy bottom and heat until melted and warm.
4. Add popcorn kernels and cover well.
5. Pop while shaking constantly t o ensure that all of the kernels are cooked evenly.
6. Pour about one-third of the popcorn into a large bowl.
7. Drizzle with melted coconut oil.
8. Sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and 1 tbsp nutritional yeast.
9. Repeat the layering two more times until all of the popcorn has been used up.
10. Serve.
8. Hearty Bacon Popcorn
If you’re looking for a way to spice up your truffle popcorn with a lot of hearty bacon flavor, look no further than this incredible recipe! Try out this recipe the next time you want your popcorn to be something even more special than it ever has been before. With plenty of tasty bacon and delicious cheese to help improve the flavors throughout, this popcorn recipe is sure to become a family favorite in no time.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Difficulty: 3
source: http://www.tastingtable.com/entry_detail/chefs_recipes/12633/Bacon_Truffle_Pecorino_Popcorn_Recipe.htm
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 strips of thick cut bacon
- 1 tbsp white truffle oil
- 2oz finely grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- ½ cup popcorn kernels
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Sea salt to taste
Procedure
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot with a heavy bottom over medium-high heat.
2. When oil is very hot, add popcorn kernels and cover.
3. Cook, shaking the pan constantly until almost all of the kernels have popped.
4. Remove from heat and pour into a large serving bowl.
5. Slice thick bacon crosswise into strips about ¼ inch thick each.
6. Add to a small skillet and cook over medium for 10 minutes or until golden.
7. Add butter to the bacon pieces and stir to melt.
8. Remove from heat. Add truffle oil and stir to combine.
9. Pour hot oil mixture with bacon over the popcorn in the serving bowl.
10. Add grated cheese and salt to taste.
11. Stir to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
12. Serve warm.
9. Truffle Popcorn Soup Shooters
Sometimes, when you’re hosting a big party or another type of event, you need something unique and show-stopping to serve to your guests. But what happens when you don’t really have the time it takes to devote to making an impressive appetizer? With this delicious recipe, you’ll have a small plate that is sure to be the talk of the town for months to come. Give it a try and see just how impressive it can really be!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Difficulty: 3
source: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/tomato-and-truffle-popcorn-soup-shooters.html
Ingredients
- 1 chopped stalk of celery
- 1 chopped shallot
- 1 chopped carrot
- 2 chopped cloves of garlic
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1-1/2 tbsp tomato paste
- Salt to taste
- 2 tsp all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 15oz canned whole peeled tomatoes, crushed
- 2 tbsp truffle oil
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup grated Pecorino cheese
- 2 cups cooked microwave buttered popcorn
Procedure
1. In a large skillet with a heavy bottom, melt butter completely over medium-high heat.
2. Add carrot, celery, shallot, and garlic, along with a pinch of salt.
3. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often, to soften vegetables.
4. Add tomato paste and cook for 1 minute more, stirring.
5. Add flour and stir to combine.
6. Add crushed tomatoes and chicken broth.
7. Bring to a boil.
8. Turn heat to medium-low and let simmer for 20 minutes to soften vegetables further.
9. Pour soup into a large blender and puree until very smooth.
10. Return soup to the pot and warm over low heat.
11. Add truffle oil and heavy whipping cream and stir to combine flavors well.
12. Pour soup into small shot glasses.
13. Top with microwave popcorn and grated cheese.
14. Give each shooter a small extra drizzle of truffle oil.
15. Serve.
10. Lobster with Truffle Popcorn
Did you know truffle oil popcorn can even work well alongside something as fancy as lobster tails? This makes for an excellent appetizer if you’re looking for something very upscale to serve to your guests, but it can also give you a great date night dinner as well. Whichever way you plan to serve this unique and delicious recipe, get ready to enjoy the flavor combination and fun play of food textures throughout this surprisingly simple dish.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Difficulty: 4
source: http://noshingwiththenolands.com/buttered-lobster-tail-with-truffle-oil-popcorn/
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup popcorn kernels
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tsp white truffle oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Chopped fresh parsley for topping
- 4 (6oz) lobster tails
Procedure
1. Add olive oil to a large skillet with a heavy bottom over medium-high heat.
2. When oil is hot, add popcorn kernels and cover immediately.
3. Cook while shaking the pan constantly until almost all of the kernels have popped.
4. Remove from heat and uncover.
5. Add salt and pepper to taste, and drizzle with 1 tsp truffle oil.
6. Toss to combine flavors well, then set aside.
7. Add about 2 inches of water to a large skillet or deep pot over medium heat.
8. Add lobster tails and cover.
9. Steam lobster for 10 minutes.
10. Melt butter in a small microwave-safe bowl.
11. Remove steamed lobster tails from water and drain.
12. Cut in half.
13. Serve lobster drizzled with melted butter and remaining truffle oil with truffle popcorn on the side.
11. Sweet and Savory Truffle Caramel Corn
All of the recipes listed above focus entirely on the savory, but what happens when you want to combine a little extra sweetness with those flavors to create something new and amazing? This recipe has a little bit of everything to help satisfy your cravings. Whether you’re looking for something to keep your sweet tooth happy or you want something savory and rich, look no further than this amazing truffle popcorn.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Difficulty: 3
source: http://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/White-Truffle-Pistachio-Caramel-Corn
Ingredients
- ½ cup popcorn kernels
- 1 small white truffle (optional)
- ½ tsp canola oil
- 2 cups light brown sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp white truffle oil
- ¼ tsp cream of tartar
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- 1 tbsp white truffle salt
- ½ cup chopped pistachios
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Procedure
1. If using the whole truffle, place in an airtight container along with popcorn kernels and refrigerate for 24 hours. This ingredient is not required but it can make your popcorn into something really amazing.
2. If using the whole truffle, remove it after chilling in the popcorn kernels and chop finely. Set it aside.
3. Preheat oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
4. Meanwhile, add canola oil to a large pot with a heavy bottom and heat on high until very hot.
5. Add popcorn kernels and cover.
6. Cook, shaking the pan constantly until they have almost all popped.
7. Let stand 1 minute.
8. Cover a large baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
9. Spread popcorn onto lined baking sheet.
10. In a small saucepan with a candy thermometer, combine brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, and cream of tartar.
11. Do not stir, but cook for 10 minutes or until the mixture turns dark brown. The temperature should read 260 degrees Fahrenheit.
12. Remove from heat and add vanilla and salt. Stir well.
13. If using chopped white truffle, add now.
14. Add truffle oil and stir again.
15. Pour caramel over popcorn on the baking sheet and stir to coat well.
16. Be sure the popcorn is in an even layer.
17. Bake for 30 minutes.
18. Garnish with truffle salt.
19. Serve warm.
12. Ultra Easy Paper Bag Popcorn
You’ve probably heard of making popcorn in a paper bag, but have you ever really tried it? This is a fun and interesting way to really flavor your popcorn with everything you want to incorporate into your next recipe. You can include a lot of different choices when it comes to seasonings for this twist on truffle popcorn. So long as you remember the truffle oil, the recipe is very forgiving and easy to modify into anything you’re interested in trying!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Difficulty: 2
source: http://www.builtlean.com/2012/11/07/paper-bag-popcorn-recipe/
Ingredients
- ¼ cup popcorn kernels
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp white truffle oil
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- 1 brown paper bag
Procedure
1. Pour popcorn kernels into the brown paper bag.
2. Fold the top of the bag down twice and put it in the microwave.
3. Microwave on high for 1-1/2 minutes or until the popping is almost finished.
4. Remove from the microwave and drizzle with olive oil and truffle oil.
5. Sprinkle with seasonings and fold the bag down again.
6. Shake the bag vigorously a few times to coat all the popcorn with your oils and seasonings.
7. Serve.
13. Cinnamon Sugar Savory Popcorn
Round out this list of truffle oil popcorn recipes with an exciting sweet and savory combination that’s sure to surprise and delight your taste buds! This recipe leans heavily toward the sweet side but balances that out beautifully by utilizing truffle oil as a topping. Kids and adults both are sure to love how rich and flavorful this popcorn recipe is, so give it a try on your next family night!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Difficulty: 1
source: http://gigibutler.com/fall-popcorn-recipe/
Ingredients
- ½ cup popcorn kernels
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp white sugar
- 3 tsp cinnamon
- 4 tbsp melted unsalted butter
- 1 tsp white truffle oil
Procedure
1. Add olive oil to a large pot with a heavy bottom over high heat.
2. Heat oil until very hot.
3. Add two kernels of popcorn.
4. When those two kernels pop, add the remaining popcorn and cover immediately.
5. Cook while shaking constantly until the kernels have almost all popped, then remove from heat.
6. Pour popcorn into a serving bowl.
7. Melt butter in a small microwave-safe bowl.
8. Add sugar, cinnamon, and truffle oil to melted butter, and stir to combine well.
9. Drizzle mixture over the popped popcorn in the serving bowl.
10. Toss to combine the flavors well.
11. Serve.
Conclusion
Now that you’ve seen everything you can do with truffle oil popcorn, it’s time to head to the kitchen to make some for yourself! But how do you know which recipe is the best one to fit your needs? Check out my recommendations to help you on your way!
Try the Hearty Bacon Popcorn if you’re looking for a spin on the basic truffle popcorn recipe that can add a lot of flavor without increasing your cooking time too much. This recipe is an easy way to get a unique side dish or snack ready in a short amount of time, all while using ingredients you can find in just about any grocery store or market.
On the other hand, if you’re looking for something a little more impressive, go for the Truffle Popcorn Soup Shooters instead. This is a great recipe for anyone looking to serve up a tasty appetizer that’s sure to surprise and delight any guests. Best of all, even though it looks complicated, it’s really a very simple recipe that won’t take you long to complete.
Whether you go with a more complicated truffle popcorn recipe or stick to the basics, you’re sure to discover what makes this tasty treat so popular as soon as you take the first bite!
