Popcorn Lover’s Day is March 8th!

by Mimi Levin, Tastemaker in Residence

Popcorn. Plain popcorn is such an easy, quick, and tasty snack. Usually, I opt for a shake (or 100) of Kernel Season’s White Cheddar Popcorn Seasoning to spice up my microwave popcorn. But, when I have a bit more time, I like to make a super special popcorn treat. These recipes are crowd-pleasers and super convenient for a speedy, on-the-go bite! Here are some of my favorites!  

Chili-Lime Popcorn
Ingredients

1 cup popcorn kernels
2 Tbsp oil
4 tsp chili powder
1/2 cup lime juice (more if desired!) 
2 Tbsp butter
Salt to taste 

Instructions

  1. Pour oil into large saucepan and pop popcorn over medium heat. Stirring occasionally, cook until all kernels are popped.
  2. Melt butter in the microwave on low. 
  3. In a large bowl, add melted butter, popped popcorn, chili powder, lime juice, and salt. Mix thoroughly until popcorn is evenly coated.
  4. Let it cool and enjoy! 

Cookies & Cream Popcorn
Ingredients

2 Tbsp oil
1 cup popcorn
1 package white chocolate
1 package Oreos
Salt to taste 

Instructions

  1. Melt white chocolate in a saucepan over low heat.
  2. In a separate saucepan (you will need a large one) add oil and kernels. Stir occasionally until all kernels are popped.
  3. Crush Oreos in a bowl (you can add however many you want – I tend to go overboard) 
  4. In a large mixing bowl, add popcorn, melted white chocolate, and crushed Oreos. 
  5. Add salt to taste! 
  6. Spread on parchment paper to cool. Once the white chocolate has hardened, serve and enjoy! 

Ranch Popcorn with Some Spice! 
Ingredients
2 Tbsp oil
1 cup popcorn
4 Tbsp Kernel Season’s Ranch Seasoning
4 Tbsp Cholula hot sauce. 

Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan, add oil and popcorn kernels, stirring occasionally until kernels are popped. 
  2. Melt butter in the microwave.
  3. Add popcorn, melted butter, ranch seasoning, and Cholula to a mixing bowl and stir until the popcorn is evenly coated. 
  4. Enjoy!