Here’s a recipe that sounded so interesting I just had to try it.  Popcorn Cake??  Yes Popcorn Cake.  Thanks to Ben from The Geek Squad for sharing this recipe with me at work last week.  It was a hit at our house for sure. This took about 5 minutes to put together.  YUM!

• 1 bag natural or lightly salted microwave popcorn – popped
• 1 10 oz bag miniature marshmallows
• 6 Tablespoons butter
• 1 12 oz bag Plain M and M’s candy pieces (seasonal ones make a pretty holiday dish)
• 1 cup salted peanuts

Pop microwave popcorn according to package directions.  Remove popped corn from bag and pour into a large bowl. Shake the bowl of popcorn to allow any uncooked kernels to settle to the bottom of the bowl. Remove and discard any unpopped kernels and set aside popcorn.

In a large dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat.  Add the marshmallows and stir constantly while marshmallows melt.  Blend marshmallows well with the butter.  Add the popcorn and peanuts and toss and stir until popcorn and peanuts are well coated with the marshmallow mixture.  Then add M&M’s.  Gently turn the mixture to slightly mix in the M&M’s, being careful not to crush them.  Turn mixture into a Bundt pan which has been sprayed lightly with cooking spray.  Press mixture into pan then turn pan upside down over a serving plate.  Tap Bundt pan to release popcorn cake.  Cut into cake slices when cool using a serrated knife.    Store leftovers in an airtight container.

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