Chicago Mix popcorn is one of the city's most iconic foods, but what exactly is it, and who lays claim to the sweet-and-savory treat's origins?

Chicago-based Garrett Popcorn makes nine different flavors, but the Garrett Mix — that combination of caramel and cheese — is the company’s best seller, said Garrett co-owner Megan Chody.

That's because it sounds like such an unlikely mix that it shouldn't work. It's the pairing of salty, neon-orange cheddar cheese popcorn with rich, sweet, and crunchy caramel corn. Yep, cheese and ...

Patrons might still walk into a Garrett Popcorn shop and ask for “Chicago Mix,” but the company is now legally required to call its famous caramel and cheese flavored popcorn combo by another ...

Their CaramelCrisp & CheeseCorn Mix smothers the corn in deliciously savory orange cheese dust and amazingly dainty caramel cream. 1-gallon container, $26; 2-gallon, $49, at Garrett Popcorn Shops ...

Garrett's cheese and caramel popcorn mix is simply unlike anything you can buy at the grocery store; here's how you can make it at home.

Chicago mix popcorn, a combination of cheese and caramel popcorn in one bag or container, was popularized by Garrett's Popcorn but now can be found in many locations across north Texas. Here's a ...

New Old Bay Caramel Seasoning creates a sweet and salty mix by adding a caramel flavor to the original blend of 18 herbs and spices.

New Old Bay Caramel Seasoning creates a sweet and salty mix by adding a caramel flavor to the original blend of 18 herbs and spices.