12 Ways To Spice Up Popcorn Slideshow

Here's an exotic twist on caramel corn by Cynthia Nims, author of Salty Snacks: Make Your Own Chips, Crisps, Crackers, Pretzels, Dips, and Other Savory Bites. Garam masala, an Indian spice mix, flavors the caramel.

Click here to see the Caramel-Masala Popcorn and Pistachios Recipe.

Sriracha? Awesome. Parmesan? Awesome. Sriracha and Parmesan together — what? Believe it or not, it actually works. Try some.

Click here to see the Popcorn with Sriracha Butter and Parmesan Recipe.

Bacon makes everything better, including caramel corn. Don't miss out!

Click here to see the Bacon Caramel Popcorn with Bacon Salt Recipe.

The Daily Meal's video producer Ali Rosen swears by her simple and addictive popcorn topping. Now, before you swear this off as a gimmicky way to use truffle flavor, hear us out. Rosen says to make sure to use store-bought truffle butter instead of truffle oil, "because truffle oil sucks." Melt over the stove at the same time you're popping the corn and toss everything together in a bowl. Enjoy!

Coffee addicts, this is the snack you've been waiting for. Kahlúa adds a boozy touch that melds nicely with the flavor of espresso.

Click here to see the Kahlúa and Espresso Bean Caramel Corn Recipe.

It really is as vulgar as it sounds. Butter, maple syrup, and rosemary — oh baby.

Click here to see the Porn Corn Recipe.

Take these out to the ball game for a spiced up, addictive snack.

Click here to see the Cajun Cracker Jack Recipe.

Vanessa Bronder Alward, author of the blog My Kids Really Eat This, tosses her popcorn with a Moroccan-inspired mixture of toasted cumin, turmeric, and cayenne. Toasting spices brings out their natural aromas and intensifies their flavors. Give it a shot.

Inspired by Harry and David's Moose Munch, this grown-up, do-it-yourself version makes a perfect gift or indulgent snack.

Click here to see the Posh Caramel Corn Recipe.

Here's a vegan-friendly version of cheesy popcorn that makes use of nutritional yeast to impart a nutty, cheesy flavor. And it's not called "nutritional" yeast for nothing — it's a good source of dietary fiber, protein, and B vitamins.

Click here to see the 'Cheesy' Popcorn Recipe.

Don't throw out your bacon fat — instead, use it to make this indulgent snack.

Click here to see the Bacon Fat Popcorn Recipe.

Popcorn gets all dressed up with a little maple syrup, real butter, and toasted pecans — how can anyone resist?

Click here to see the Maple Pecan Popcorn Recipe.