Microwave Popcorn Recipe
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Microwave Popcorn

By: ACONTORER  
"Believe it or not, you can make your own delicious, low-fat microwave popcorn using standard popping corn and a brown paper lunch bag. It works perfectly."

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What to Drink?

Wine Sparkling wine
Prep Time:
2 Min
Cook Time:
3 Min
Ready In:
5 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 3 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unpopped popcorn
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Directions

  1. In a cup or small bowl, mix together the unpopped popcorn and oil. Pour the coated corn into a brown paper lunch sack, and sprinkle in the salt. Fold the top of the bag over twice to seal in the ingredients.
  2. Cook in the microwave at full power for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes, or until you hear pauses of about 2 seconds between pops. Carefully open the bag to avoid steam, and pour into a serving bowl.

Footnotes

FOOTNOTE

  • A few kernels will remain unpopped. Longer cooking may pop the rest, but will burn some of the already-popped kernels, so it is not recommended.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 137 | Total Fat: 3.1g | Cholesterol: 0mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2008 by MIKE FROM PA 
We've been doing this for years with a couple minor changes. First, we've always use olive... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 3, 2006 by Jen S. 
I had to make this recipe twice, because the first time it burned after I set the bag on it's... MORE
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Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2008 by Jessica 
WOW! This is the coolest thing! I've heard for years that this could be done, but for some... MORE
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Reviewed on Mar. 6, 2008 by TEACOZY 
Made this for the first time yesterday using olive oil but next time (and there will be many... MORE
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Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2008 by Steph 
This is my new favorite snack. I found that it took 2 minutes to cook mine, all microwaves... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2007 by Scotdog Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
This worked perfectly for me. Very simple and I like knowing what I am eating. Added melted... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2008 by DC Girly Girl 
I've been making popcorn this way for years. Be sure to sit the bag up, not down on its side.... MORE
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Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2007 by April 
This was a really nice treat! I didn't use the oil to save on fat and calories. My children... MORE
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Reviewed on Oct. 5, 2008 by PATTIMAC2000 
This is so easy, don't doubt it. I made it with oil and without and it works both ways. I... MORE
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Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2007 by DARCELLA 
amazing!!! didn't even use oil the second time and it turned out perfectly! thank you!!! MORE

 
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