Stovetop Popcorn

Name: Stovetop Popcorn
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Yield: 8 cups

Homemade popcorn in just a few minutes.

Bowls of popcorn served with seaweed and seasonings.

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Makes: 8 cups
Nutrition Facts: View label

Ingredients

¼ cup popcorn kernels
1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon (or more) seasoning (see Notes)

Directions

Wash hands with soap and water.
In a medium saucepan, heat oil on medium high.
Add popcorn and cover the pan with a lid. While holding the pan handle and lid, shake the pan until most of the kernels have popped, about 1 ½ minutes or until there are about 3 seconds between pops.
Pour popped corn into a bowl. Sprinkle with seasonings and enjoy right away.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.

Notes

Try these seasoning ideas:

Salt, pepper, fresh herbs
Food Hero Harissa Spice Mix or Soulful Seasoning, tajin or chili powder
Food Hero Pumpkin Pie Spice, cinnamon or cardamom with powdered sugar or vanilla
Food Hero Taco Seasoning, lime juice and chopped cilantro
Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast
Low-sodium soy sauce, dried seaweed flakes and sesame seeds

Comments

Submitted by emmaphelps16 on Sun, 08/04/2024 - 17:51

Growing up I always loved making Stovetop Popcorn so it was great to visit a childhood favorite. I used pre-made ranch seasoning but will have to try some of the other seasoning options recommended. This turned out great, definitely important to keep shaking the pan while cooking.