Gourmet Microwave Popcorn Recipe
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Gourmet Microwave Popcorn

By: Gayle 
"I keep a jar of popcorn kernels and a small bottle of fancy olive oil in my office. Much better than microwave popcorn, and tastier too."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (16)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup unpopped popcorn
  • salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil, or more if needed

Directions

  1. Place popcorn in a brown paper bag. Tightly seal the bag by folding the top several times.
  2. Microwave on High until the popping slows, about 2 minutes. Carefully open the bag. Season with salt and drizzle with olive oil. Reclose the bag and shake to distribute the seasoning.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 114 | Total Fat: 3.6g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2010 by marianncook Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Great Snack!! Important Note: For those of you who live in communities that also have bugs...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2011 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
OMG - What a great recipe! This is so simple and so easy yet tastes so good! I've tried it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 9, 2010 by hertzen   view full review
Yes, this is less expensive and healthier than the premade microwave popcorn bags and uses...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2010 by Mimi   view full review
So yummy! Classic way to prepare homemade popcorn! I just added lots of butter (I'm crazy for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2011 by JUMAHA   view full review
I haven't tried the microwave technique yet so my rating is just for the olive oil/salt...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2010 by Dani   view full review
This is a fantastic! The seasoning possibilities are endless: chilli powder, paprika, black...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2010 by twilson   view full review
This is the only way to cook popcorn! It is quick, easy, healthy and delicious.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2011 by Linda (LMT) Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
No mess ... very economical to make and bags can be reused at least one other time depending...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2010 by Michelle   view full review
The BEST popcorn ever....I thought this was to simple to be true!! Still can't believe. Kids...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2011 by Sheila   view full review
This works very well without the oil - just put popcorn in the bag and microwave it. A little...

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