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Amazing Kettle Corn

Our household is big on Football (and hockey, but that’s another story). During home games at our favorite stadium, several campus organizations make and sell kettle corn in huge kettles under a tent. The wonderful smell of fresh popped corn mixed with the caramelized sugar out in the fresh air draws a huge line of hungry fans. Eager to replicate the taste and smell (but not the line), we experimented quite a bit to perfect this recipe!

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon popcorn salt (finely ground salt)

Coconut oil adds nice sweet, nutty flavor to the popcorn. If you don’t have it on hand, feel free to substitute any other light cooking oil.

This is one popcorn recipe that must be made on the stove, in a large pot with a lid, or a Whirley Pop Popcorn Popper. Give the air popper the night off for this one!

Directions:

Heat the coconut oil and 3 popcorn kernels in a pot or Whirley Pop Popcorn Popper over medium-high heat. When the 3 kernels pop, add the rest of the popcorn kernels and the sugar. Cover the pot, and shake (or stir) until popping slows down (usually about 2 minutes). If you are using a pot, try to leave the lid open a small amount to let steam escape. When popped, pour into a large serving bowl immediately, and sprinkle with salt to taste.

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Buffalo Popcorn

This spicy popcorn delivers the flavor of Buffalo wings in a light, easy snack. Buffalo Popcorn can be made up to 24 hours ahead of time, for movie night, game day or parties.

Ingredients:

  • 8-12 cups of freshly popped popcorn
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon Buffalo Wing Sauce
  • Salt to taste

Directions:

Preheat oven to 275°

Cook the butter and buffalo wing sauce in the microwave for 15-30 seconds (until melted). Combine the popped popcorn and buffalo/butter mixture in a large container with a lid, and toss until evenly coated.

Spread the popcorn in an even layer on a baking sheet, and bake for 20 minutes. Stir once or twice while baking. Remove from oven and lightly salt to taste.

Serve immediately or store in an airtight container and serve within 24 hours.

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Italian Breadstick Popcorn Seasoning

Italian Breadstick Popcorn Seasoning

Everyone in our family loves Italian food, and a trip to our favorite local restaurant is always a delicious experience. The fresh breadsticks are always a big hit, and the kids often fill up on bread before the meal arrives.

The warm, fresh flavors of Italian breadsticks are the inspiration for this seasoning recipe. It is quick and easy, and sure to please!

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon basil
  • 1 tablespoon parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon popcorn salt (finely ground salt)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (can be omitted if using an oil popper)
  • 8-12 cups of freshly popped popcorn

Directions:

Mix together the basil, parsley, garlic salt and popcorn salt in a small bowl. Place your freshly popped popcorn in a large container with a lid, toss with the olive oil (if air-popped), then add the spice mixture. Close the lid and shake until the popcorn is evenly coated. The seasonings will stick better if added while the popcorn is hot.

Enjoy!