Sweet and Spicy Sriracha Popcorn Mix

Sriracha is a tangy, garlicky Thai chili sauce that has become a favourite with hot sauce fans and it really sings in this sweet-savoury movie-night snack.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 180 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup pecan halves
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
• ½ cup hulled (green) pumpkin seeds
• 12 cups freshly popped popcorn (microwave, air-popped or stovetop)
• ¼ cup Gay Lea Spreadables Butter, Cinnamon & Brown Sugar
• 1 tablespoon Sriracha hot sauce, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Spread pecan halves and pumpkin seeds on a rimmed baking sheet. Toast for 6 to 8 minutes or until fragrant; cool slightly.

Step 2

Meanwhile, melt Spreadables butter with hot sauce.

Step 3

Combine warm popcorn with pecan halves, pumpkin seeds, and cranberries in a large bowl. Drizzle with butter mixture and toss to coat. Sprinkle with salt and re-toss to distribute salt evenly. Serve immediately.