Ever since I can remember popcorn has been my weakness. This addiction has been passed on to me by my mom. Since I’m a popcorn pro, I’ve perfected how I like to enjoy this old time snack. If its microwaved, I do not want it. The only way that I can enjoy it is fresh off of a stove or from a air popper.
Today is the time for the popcorn lovers, like me, to go wild. National Popcorn Day is annually observed to enjoy this time-honored treat sweet, savory, or plain.
If you’re looking for ways to spice up your popcorn game, I have three scrumptious recipes that are sure to please.
Garlic Parmesan Popcorn
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Grapeseed Oil (or your preferred cooking oil)
- White Popcorn Kernels
Toppings
- Parmesan Cheese
- Garlic Powder
- Salt
- Pepper
- 3 tbsp Butter
Instructions
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Heat oil in saucepan on medium high heat
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Add a handful of popcorn kernels
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Pop until most of the kernels are popped.
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Set popcorn aside in a serving bowl.
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In the same saucepan, add 3 tbsps butter and a tbsp of olive oil
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Melt butter and oil together.
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Pour melted butter over popcorn
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Sprinkle garlic powder, salt, pepper and parmesan cheese. Serve. Enjoy.
Simply Sweet Popcorn Balls
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp Grapeseed Oil (or olive oil)
- White Popcorn Kernels
Mixture
- Butter
- Marshmallows
Instructions
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Pour oil in a saucepan
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Warm up oil on the stove on a medium/high heat
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Add popcorn kernels
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Cook until most of the kernels are completely popped. **Note: you will know that popcorn is done when you no longer hear vigorous popping.**
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Lay popcorn evenly on a lined (aluminum foil/parchment paper) baking pan. Set aside.
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In same saucepan, Melt butter and marshmallows until smooth and creamy.
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Remove from heat marshmallow mixture from heat.
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Pour mixture over popcorn. Coat with mixture as evenly as possible.
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Add any additional toppings of your choice
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Form into balls/shapes.
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Serve. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Additional Toppings: Candy Bits, Chocolate. Coconuts or Nuts
You can also make this fun for the kiddies by adding food coloring.
Sriracha Popcorn
Ingredients
- Popcorn
- Sriracha Sauce substitute- Cayenne Pepper
- Tajin Seasoning
- Butter
- Garlic
Instructions
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Pour oil in a saucepan
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Warm up oil on the stove on a medium/high heat
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Add popcorn kernels
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Cook until most of the kernels are completely popped. **Note: you will know that popcorn is done when you no longer hear vigorous popping.**
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Lay popcorn evenly on a lined (aluminum foil/parchment paper) baking pan. Set aside.
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In the same saucepan melt butter. Add a few squirts of sriracha sauce. Just enough to infuse the butter with the sriracha flavor.
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Remove from heat and pour butter mixture over popcorn
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Sprinkle with tajin seasoning, which will give a zesty lime flavor.
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Serve. Enjoy!
Comment below and let me know if you’re a popcorn addict like me? What’s your favorite kind? What’s the BEST place to purchase fresh popcorn?
