Simply Popped Popcorn
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  • Number of Servings: 1
Ingredients
1/8 cup Unpopped PopcornButter Flavored Cooking SpraySalt
Directions
1. Put 1 handful (1/8 cup) of unpopped popcorn into a paper lunch bag.
2. Fold down top of bag 3-4 times.
3. Cook in microwave for 2-3 minutes. Turn off microwave when there is 2 seconds between popping.
4. Carefully (there will be steam) open bag and add small amount of cooking spray, salt and any other seasonings you wish.

Number of Servings: 1

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DREAMRISKLIVE.
Servings Per Recipe: 1
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 128.2
  • Total Fat: 3.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 311.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 22.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.3 g
  • Protein: 3.4 g

Member Reviews
  • IRVING99
     Healthy, but a word of caution. Always watch carefully when you try this as the paper bag can catch fire. Also, never pop corn in plastic bags or plastic containers. The kernels get too hot and will melt the plastic. A better idea is to get a microwave popcorn popper, available under $10. - 9/14/09
  • KGWINDER
     I finally tried this and now have everyone in the family trying it. Just like air-popped! I love the lack of sodium. I pre-spray the kernels with a tiny bit a PAM - it makes all of them pop, no old maids. - 9/29/09
  • AMANDACROCKER
     It tastes much better with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Mix the oil, salt, and popcorn together, throw into bag, and pop in microwave until 2 or more seconds pass between "pops". Delicious snack. - 7/11/10
  • PWRHSE2
     I love this idea, I didn't know you can make your own popcor in a bag in the microwave, I am never going to buy the microwave popcorn again. Thank you - 6/23/09
  • DIET_NO_MORE
     Works well! No funky smell, no smoke...just plain, simple, unadorned popcorn, ready for the additions of your choice! - 6/24/09
  • JLNILSSON
     AWESOME! O love popcorn and I did not know I could do it in the microwave without it being prepackaged 'microwave popcorn' Thank you for sharing this! - 3/22/09
  • WILDFLOWERR_
     Glad to know it's just that easy! No more microwave bags for me! They are not healthy for you I heard!
    :( - 5/9/10
  • LEROYJL
     THIS SOUNDS LIKE A WINNER FOR A SNACK! - 3/23/10
  • SUPERMODEL2008
     I love air-popped popcorn. Another healthier alternative is to use a Sugar paper bag (eg. a 1 kg/ 500 g Hullets bag). Only put the unpopped popcorn in there (2 or 3 tablespoons) and close/fold the bag. Microwave for 150 - 180 secondes. - 12/27/07
  • LKIDWELL
     i made this popcorn and put a little garlic salt on it-- very good. - 11/16/07
  • CINDILP
     This is my main snack and with no chemicals! - 11/14/07
  • CD13654686
     Liked it - second the warning on plastic containers - tried that before and it melted. - 2/24/13
  • JUDY1260
     I tried this today when I found a bag of popcorn kernels at the grocery store for only $2. The label says 24 servings. That sure beats microwave popcorn, plus it's a lot healthier for you. Mine came out a little overcooked but I have plenty to experiment with until I get it just right. - 10/1/12
  • FAMILYEIGHT8
     I added 1 packet of stevia (pure) and shook the bag really well. It taste so much like kettle corn I couldn't believe it! Thanks for the recipe! - 8/19/12
  • MST917198
     Wow! I LOVE popcorn but have been having sodium issues so I've avoided it. This is perfect! Thank you so much for posting this DREAMRISKLIVE!! - 7/16/12
  • MAMAKAWE3
     pure genius thank you we are never buying microwave popcorn again! - 7/9/12
  • CD12690096
     Great popcorn! - 7/4/12
  • SNOWFALLN
     I was just about to give up my homemade popcorn because I usually pan pop w/oil!!!--until I found this! I'm goiing to try this microwave air pop method and be able to keep my goto snack -and it's healthier! Thank you SP and Dreamrisklive! - 5/14/12
  • SLS-NY2IN
     I am getting off SP to go try it now. SP lovers you have convenienced me it will work. I tried this and loved it. - 8/26/10
  • SCHASEN
     Excellent suggestion! I am a popcorn addict. The brown bag way is the easiest and healthiest method to enjoy popcorn, no sodium. I like spraying nonfat, soy oil base butter on the popcorn with a dash of seasoning. Yum! - 3/23/10
  • KDSONS7
     I have been making this like everyday except I use a 1/4 tsp of kernel's white cheddar seasoning instead of the salt. AMAZING! - 6/20/09
  • GISTIEGSKI
     My husband didn't think this would work, but it did! I tried it plain..ugh.. don't recommend you do that...
    - 1/6/08
  • GOOBERGIRL
     Outstanding. Low-cal popcorn is hard to find in the UK and this stuff fits the bill perfectly. I added a little Chalua to the unpopped corn before microwaving and it turned out great. - 1/5/08
  • CHRISTAL-MUM
     simple, quick easy! - 11/25/07
  • 4CONNIESHEALTH
     simple and delicious! - 6/24/21



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