It’s National Popcorn Day! Whip up a batch of homemade popcorn and celebrate the day in seasoned style!
ONION POPCORN:
Empty 1 envelope (amount for 4 servings) dry onion soup mix into small bowl. Stir with fork to distribute ingredients evenly. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons of the mix over buttered popcorn. Toss well.
CINNAMON POPCORN:
Sprinkle buttered popcorn with 2 tablespoons colored sugar crystals; toss well. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Toss well.
CHOCOLATE POPCORN:
1-1/2 cups confectioners sugar
1/2 cup sifted cocoa
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, optional
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Makes 2 cups.
Melt 1/4 cup butter or margarine. Stir in 1/4 cup chocolate mix. Drizzle over 6 cups popped corn. Toss to coat.
CHILI CHEESE POPCORN:
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/3 cup powdered cheese product
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Makes 1/3 cup
Melt 2 Tablespoons butter. Drizzle over 6 cups popped corn. Sprinkle with 1-1/2 Tablespoons mix and toss to coat.
MEXICAN POPCORN:
1 envelope taco seasoning mix (1-1/4 ounce)
1 teaspoon whole oregano, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried sweet basil
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Makes 1/3 cup.
Melt 3 Tablespoons butter. Drizzle over 6 cups popped corn. Sprinkle with 1 Tablespoon mix. Toss to coat.