Making Stovetop Popcorn

Cooking Utensils

Saucepan and Stovetop

Prep Time

1 Minute

Cook Time

5-10 Minutes

Popcorn is considered a whole grain and a nutritious snack when prepared properly.

Health Information

Basic Nutrition

Recipe makes regular, buttered popcorn.

Food Group Servings

Warnings

Limit Salt
Limit Butter

Ingredients

2 tablespoons of popcorn

Optional Flavors to Add

1 tablespoon butter (do not exceed this amount)

Ground black pepper- to taste

1/8-1/4 teaspoon salt (do not exceed 1/4 teaspoon)

Garlic powder- to taste

Grated Parmesan (do not exceed 1 tablespoon)

Onion Powder- to taste

Paprika- to taste

Cayenne- for the brave (to taste)

Cinnamon- to taste

Honey (do not exceed 1 teaspoon)

Instructions

Step 1:

Place your saucepan on the stovetop and heat to medium temperature. While it is heating, add one kernel and cover the pan.

Step 2:

You will know when to add the rest of the kernels when the one in the pan pops. Once it pops, add in the remaining kernels and vigorously shake over the heat source. Do this until you hear the popping stop, or at least slow down.

Step 3:

Pour the popcorn into a large bowl and top with all the ingredients you want to add. Then, toss or mix the contents to spread the flavor

Possible Flavor Combos

Garlic Parmesan

Garlic Powder

Parmesan

Salt

Cajun

Paprika

Cayenne

Salt

Ground Pepper

Garlic Powder

Onion Powder

Cinnamon "Sugar"

Butter

Cinnamon

Honey

Salt and Pepper

Salt

Ground Pepper