Going to the movie theatres with a big bucket of popcorn and coke while searching aimlessly for your respective seats in the dark will always be thrilling, no matter what your age. However, there is a different charm when you are all curled up on a couch with friends and loved ones, bantering over which genre to watch and picking a fight over that last piece of snack. While escaping the world to watch cinema, snacks that nest snug on the lap are the most guiltless form of eating cheat. Buttered popcorn, soda, gummies, and nachos are the movie night snacks everyone takes very seriously – but, they too can get boring.
To keep things fun, we have listed out 6 appetizers which are an upgrade from a basic pail of popcorn. They’re easy to make and can be real show-stealers, so much so that they could end up leaving your guests wanting more.
Buffalo Popcorn
Sure, store-bought popcorn is convenient, but it just doesn’t do justice to a special movie night. This spice-packed version is the upgrade that your regular Buttered popcorn has been waiting for.
Ingredients:
Popcorn
Sugar
Water
Butter
Hot sauce
Cayenne Pepper
Baking soda
Salt
Learn how you can make it, here.
Fully Loaded BBQ Chicken Nachos
One can never go wrong with nachos when watching a movie, however, these fully loaded BBQ chicken nachos are so much better than the ones you find in theatres.
While you’re sitting on your couch wearing pajamas, this flavourful snack is all you need.
Ingredients:
Oil
Chicken breasts
Salt
Black pepper
Chili powder
Barbecue sauce
Tortilla chips
Cheese
Onion
Tomato
Avocado
Sour cream
Learn how you can make it, here.
Mozzarella Sticks with Marinara Sauce
Hot, crispy, and extra-cheesy mozzarella sticks are a classic crowd-pleaser. If you are looking for something deep-fried that goes well with a dip, especially a marinara sauce, this appetizer won’t disappoint.
Ingredients:
Mozzarella
All-purpose flour
Eggs
Bread crumbs
Oil
Onion
Garlic
Tomato puree
Basil
Salt
Chili powder
Dry oregano
Here’s how you can make it:
Chicken Dumplings
Chicken dumplings can be the most comforting dish one can have while watching a movie. A labour of love, this appetizer is incredibly flavourful and will leave your guests impressed.
Fun tip: Gather your friends around and host a dumpling folding competition. Whoever wins, gets to choose the movie.
Ingredients:
Ground chicken
Soy sauce
Salt
Pepper
Cornstarch
Water
Olive oil
Sesame oil
Cabbage
Garlic
Dumpling wrappers
Here’s how you can make it:
Hawaiian Pizza
Yes, this is super controversial but hear us out. Originating from Canada, a Hawaiian pizza will be a hit among your guests. Made with just a few ingredients, this popular pizza is a burst of polarizing flavours.
Ingredients:
Dough
Pizza sauce
Mozzarella cheese
Ham
Pineapple
Dry oregano
Learn how to make it, here.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
Skip the store-bought chocolates and try making these classic and easy chocolate peanut butter cups at home.
Ingredients:
Dark chocolate
Coconut oil
Peanut butter
Here’s how you can make it:
Oreo Ice Cream Sandwiches
Ice cream for movie night is a classic but you can totally elevate your game by making these Oreo Ice Cream Sandwiches at home.
Ingredients:
Oreo cookies
Unsalted butter
Heavy cream
Vanilla extract
Condensed milk
Learn how you can make it, here.
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