Popcorn ideas

I like using a microwave popping bowl with a little bit of oil. That adds just enough moisture for the toppings to stick. I like Kernel Seasons popcorn topping, but I've tweaked a couple of the "bland" ones - For Kettle Corn I added cinnamon (cocoa would be good too). For Nacho I added chili powder.

Wal-Mart carries these, but not this many flavors.....http://www.kernelseasons.com/

Tons of ideas on line: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/articles/50-flavored-popcorn-recipes

I put in air popper and use the spray butter or the spray olive oil with Parmesan is yummy

Soooo good....

I eat the Brims popcorn from dollar store. 3 cups = 170 calories. Very tasty for a premade popcorn.

TeaBea wrote: »

I like using a microwave popping bowl with a little bit of oil. That adds just enough moisture for the toppings to stick. I like Kernel Seasons popcorn topping, but I've tweaked a couple of the "bland" ones - For Kettle Corn I added cinnamon (cocoa would be good too). For Nacho I added chili powder.

Wal-Mart carries these, but not this many flavors.....http://www.kernelseasons.com/

Tons of ideas on line: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/articles/50-flavored-popcorn-recipes

I've also done pumpkin pie spice and PB2 with the kettle corn seasoning. Instead of buying it, I just refill the shaker with superfine sugar and some salt.

I'll have to try the chili powder with the nacho, that's a good idea.

travelgirl77 wrote: »

lilawolf wrote: »

Is there a way to pop "naked" popcorn with what I (probably) have in my kitchen? Or would I need to get a thing? Like the idea of making my own, in an appropriate serving. Garlic salt and parm sounds so yummy.

I pop mine in a brown paper bag (those little lunch bags) with nothing added, just the kernels. It works great and is inexpensive!

Exactly, after it pops and as your pouring it from the bag, give it a quick spray of Pam or similar butter flavored cooking spray. It adds some flavor, and gives it a bit of tackiness so salt or flavored seasonings will stick better.
I think I may try the garlic salt next, that sounds great to me.

When using the paper bag, you,will get lots of unpopped kernels, but who really cares ?

I love to toss some air popped corn with some Frank's RedHot hot sauce.

Since discovering cumin salt I really like it on popcorn. I also use a combination of garlic and onion flakes, parmesean cheese and/or nutritional yeast or shredded hard cheddar. Of course butter, but if I'm out I'll use olive oil. I think I'd like to try coconut oil next time and maybe some shredded coconut to go with it. Sounds like a plan.

OLD BAY.

my brother uses Bacon Flavored oil to pop his in, its so good!

Annie_01 wrote: »

TeaBea wrote: »

travelgirl77 wrote: »

lilawolf wrote: »

Is there a way to pop "naked" popcorn with what I (probably) have in my kitchen? Or would I need to get a thing? Like the idea of making my own, in an appropriate serving. Garlic salt and parm sounds so yummy.

I pop mine in a brown paper bag (those little lunch bags) with nothing added, just the kernels. It works great and is inexpensive!

I've never been able to get this to work (well). More than half the seeds remain unpopped. I've tried new seeds, old seeds. Microwave at home, microwave at work. High setting, low setting.......it's such a waste of seeds that buying a microwave popper was actually cheaper for me.

Microwave poppers are just microwavable bowls.......

Place the popcorn kernels in a 2 1/2-quart microwave-safe bowl. Cover completely with a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high (at 100 percent power) until the popping slows down to about 4 seconds between each pop, 4 minutes and 45 seconds.

How much popcorn do you use for that size of bowl? Also do you use any oil/butter?

Start out with 3 tablespoons of seeds. Yellow popcorn pops up bigger (coarser) than white. So it's not going to be exact. I like a teaspoon of oil, the added moisture helps the salt (or other toppings stick). But if you are going to use butter spray, no oil is needed. I do like I Can't Believe It's Not Butter spray (refrigerated) not aerosol, so no weird aftertaste.

I tried popping corn last night in the microwave. I used a microwaveable bowl, covered with a microwaveable plate etc, no oil, but half the kernels didn't pop! Do only half pop when done on the stove?

I don't mind adding the oil, I just personally prefer popcorn plain. I've had popcorn at other people's houses, just never popped loose kernels myself before. I've bought pre-bagged kernels before which you just throw in the microwave in the bag and they've all popped. Just not this loose stuff.