Best 17 Microwave Popcorn Recipes

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Preparing microwave popcorn is an easy and convenient way to enjoy a quick and delicious snack. With a variety of flavors and brands available, finding the best recipe for your taste buds can be a delightful experience. Whether you prefer a classic buttered popcorn, a sweet kettle corn, or something more adventurous, there's a microwave popcorn recipe out there to satisfy your cravings. In this article, we'll explore the various types of microwave popcorn available, provide tips for selecting the best recipe, and offer some creative ideas for customizing your popcorn to create a truly unique snacking experience.

Let's cook with our recipes!

MICROWAVE CARAMEL POPCORN



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Caramel popcorn made in under 15 minutes with the miracle of the microwave. Easy and fun - not to mention delicious.

Provided by SUBGIRL

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Popcorn Candy Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 quarts popped popcorn
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup margarine
¼ cup light corn syrup
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Place the popped popcorn into a large brown paper bag. Set aside.
  • In a 2 quart casserole dish, or other heat-proof glass dish, combine the brown sugar, margarine, corn syrup, salt and vanilla. Heat for 3 minutes in the microwave, then take out and stir until well blended. Return to the microwave, and cook for 1 1/2 minutes. Remove from microwave, and stir in the baking soda.
  • Pour syrup over the popcorn in the bag. Roll down the top once or twice to close the bag, and shake to coat the corn. Place bag into the microwave, and cook for 1 minute and 10 seconds. Remove, shake, flip the bag over, and return it to the microwave. Cook for another 1 minute and 10 seconds. Dump the popcorn out onto waxed paper, and let cool until coating is set. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.6 calories, Carbohydrate 23.8 g, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 282 mg, Sugar 14.9 g

MICROWAVE CARAMEL AND PEANUT POPCORN



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Provided by Food Network

Time 15m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 quarts popped popcorn
1 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Place the popped popcorn into a large brown paper bag. Set aside. In a 2-quart casserole dish, or other heatproof glass dish, combine the brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, vanilla extract and salt. Heat at full power for 3 minutes in the microwave, then take out and stir until well blended. Return to the microwave, and cook for 1 minute and 30 seconds more. Remove from the microwave, and stir in the baking soda. Pour the syrup mixture over the popcorn in the bag. Roll down the top once or twice to close the bag, and shake to coat the popcorn. Place bag into the microwave, and cook for 1 minute 10 seconds. Remove, shake, flip the bag over and return it to the microwave. Cook for another 1 minute and 10 seconds. Dump the popcorn out onto waxed paper, and let cool until coating is set. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.

MICROWAVE POPCORN MARSHMALLOW BALLS



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A twist on the old rice krispie treats...with POPCORN!! Easy and delicious. I like to wrap in colored plastic wrap to match the season or occasion!

Provided by Charmie777

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 quarts popcorn, popped
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1 (20 ounce) bag marshmallows
food coloring (optional)

Steps:

  • Put the popped popcorn in a large bowl or pan; set aside.
  • In large microwave-safe bowl, microwave butter on high until butter is melted, about 30-45 seconds.
  • Add marshmallows.
  • Microwave on high until marshmallows look puffy, about 1 to 1-1/2 minutes.
  • Stir to completely melt marshmallows. Add food coloring if using.
  • Now pour melted marshmallows over the popcorn and mix carefully until the popcorn is coated.
  • Butter your hands to protect them from the heat and shape into balls.
  • Wrap each ball in plastic wrap until ready to eat!

HOMEMADE MICROWAVE POPCORN



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This was published in the Daily Kent Stater today, and I posted it so that I would not have to clip it. I thought others might be interested in it too!

Provided by princesslisa of a g

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 5m

Yield 6-8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

1/3 cup popcorn
2 -3 tablespoons melted butter
salt

Steps:

  • Pour kernels into a small paper bag (standard lunch size is fine) and fold the top of the bag over twice to close (each fold should be 1/2 inch deep; remember the kernals need room to pop).
  • Seal the bag with 2 staples placed 2 to 3 inches apart. (Editor's Note: Using metal staples in a microwave can be hazardous, please consider an alternate method).
  • Place bag in microwave on carousel. Cook on high 2-3 minutes, or until the pops are 5 seconds apart. Pour in melted butter and salt and shake the bag to distribute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 35.7, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 33.8, Carbohydrate 0.3, Fiber 0.1, Protein 0.1

QUICK MICROWAVE CARAMEL POPCORN



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One of my students brought this to class to share with the kids for a party.The kids devoured it and I liked it so much I got it as a gift for Christmas! EDIT: Please make sure to watch this very closely as you may need to cut back the cooking time depending on the power of your microwave. Also- Please see Mamophet's review. I don't recommend reducing this recipe- If you absolutely must reduce it, please use accurate measurements in order to have edible popcorn. The ratio of popcorn to caramel needs to be maintained and the cooking time should be reduced as well.

Provided by cookiedog

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 20 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

20 cups microwave popped popcorn (each regular pkg is 10 cups)
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup honey
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Pop popcorn and pour into a brown paper bag.
  • Put all ingredients except soda and popcorn into a bowl and microwave on high for 3 minutes.
  • Stir, and microwave 3 minutes more.
  • Stir, add soda, and stir again.
  • Pour over popcorn in paper bag and stir to coat evenly.
  • Fold top of bag, microwave 1 minute, stir well.
  • Microwave 1 minute, stir.
  • Microwave 30 seconds, stir.
  • Microwave 30 seconds, stir.
  • Pour onto foil to cool.

CURRIED MICROWAVE POPCORN



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Plain popcorn is an easy healthy snack, but it can be a little dull. If curry powder is not your thing, try chili powder or cinnamon sugar. Some kernels will remain unpopped.

Provided by PartialAgonist

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Popcorn Recipes

Time 7m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 4

¼ cup unpopped popcorn
brown paper bag
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
½ teaspoon curry powder, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Pour popcorn into the paper bag; fold top over several times to seal.
  • Heat in microwave until popping slows, about 2 minutes. Season popcorn with salt and curry powder; close bag and shake to evenly coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.8 calories, Carbohydrate 37.5 g, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 1164.8 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

MICROWAVE CARAMEL POPCORN



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Make and share this Microwave Caramel Popcorn recipe from Food.com.

Provided by happynana

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 quarts popped popcorn
brown paper bag
1/2 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Put popped popcorn in large brown paper bag.
  • Mix together butter, sugar and white syrup in microwave safe bowl.
  • Microwave on high for 2 - 4 minutes, uncovered. Microwaves can vary so please watch closely.
  • Remove and stir.
  • Microwave on high 2 minutes longer.
  • Remove and stir in baking soda.
  • Pour over popcorn, stirringwith a wooden spoon.
  • Fold bag and place in microwave for 1 1/2 minutes on high.
  • Remove and shake well.
  • Return to microwave for 1/2 minute on high.
  • Shake and remove.

OLD FASHIONED CARAMEL POPCORN IN THE MICROWAVE!



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My mother used to make caramel popcorn for us kids on special occasions, except she made it in the oven and it took FOREVER! This replicates the old fashioned hardened caramel coated popcorn. She got her first Amana "Radarange" and this recipe from a lady named Pat Tyner at church and our lives were forever changed... yummy caramel popcorn that was easy for mom and no waiting for us impatient, whiny kids. We've been making this recipe for many, MANY years. Posting the original recipe for safe keeping. I've added a few updates... feel free to do the same!

Provided by CheCheCherie

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 8m

Yield 7 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2/3 cup popcorn (un-popped)
1/4 cup light corn syrup
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Pop popcorn. (Update: 2- 3.5 oz bags popped microwave popcorn can be substituted, approximately same volume).
  • Put popped popcorn in a large, brown paper grocery bag.
  • Stovetop: Add syrup, sugar and butter to a pan and bring to a boil for two minutes. (Update: In a microwave safe bowl, nuke until ingredients are melted and bubbly, 3-5 minutes.).
  • Add vanilla and baking powder and stir briefly.
  • While foaming, quickly pour caramel into the brown bag, over the popped popcorn. Roll the top of the bag together until closed and shake well.
  • Place brown bag into the microwave and nuke 45 seconds.
  • Remove bag from the microwave and shake well. Do not open the bag.
  • Repeat steps: nuke for 45 seconds, remove, shake well, 3 more times.
  • Nuke again for 30 seconds, remove, shake well and pour onto baking sheets to cool. Toss the bag.
  • Caramel will harden as it cools, break apart and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 34.9, Sodium 309.8, Carbohydrate 33.1, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 26.2, Protein 0.3

MICROWAVE CARAMEL POPCORN



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Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 bags white popcorn
1/2 cup salted butter
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1 cup light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 grocery store brown paper bag

Steps:

  • Pop popcorn, remove seeds and place in a large store sized paper bag. Set aside. In a microwave safe bowl, add butter, corn syrup, brown sugar and salt. Microwave on high for 2 minutes. Stir. Microwave on high for 4 minutes. Stir. Add vanilla and baking soda and stir well. Pour over popcorn in brown paper bag. Roll shut and shake well. Place paper bag with popcorn in it into the microwave and cook on high for 1 1/2 minutes. Remove from microwave and shake well. Pour onto a jelly roll cookie sheet and spread out. Allow to cool and eat immediately!

CREAMY CARAMEL MICROWAVE POPCORN



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I prefer this recipe to other caramel recipes because it uses sweetened condensed milk which gives the popcorn a nice creamy taste. Made in the microwave, this recipe is quick and easy to make.

Provided by VillageMom

Categories     Candy

Time 15m

Yield 20 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 tablespoons butter
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
20 cups popped popcorn
salted peanuts (as many as you desire)

Steps:

  • Mix the butter, brown sugar and corn syrup in a microwaveable bowl.
  • Microwave on high for two minutes.
  • Stir mixture and microwave for two more minutes.
  • Add 2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk.
  • Microwave three more minutes.
  • Stir in 1/2 tsp vanilla.
  • Mix the popcorn and peanuts in a large container.
  • Combine the microwave mixture with the popcorn mixture.
  • Mix well.
  • Store in an airtight container.

EASY MICROWAVE CARAMEL POPCORN



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I started making this a few years ago right around halloween. I've made it the more "complicated" way, but always come back to the ease of preparation in this recipe.

Provided by Laurel Groff

Categories     Popcorn

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pkg microwave popcorn, popped (10 cups)
1/3 c butter, unsalted
2/3 c brown sugar, packed
1/3 c light corn syrup
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. Place popcorn in a large microwave-safe glass bowl, set aside.
  • 2. In another glass bowl, microwave the butter until melted, about 45 seconds. Stir in brown sugar and corn syrup. Microwave on high until mixture boils, 1 to 3 minutes, stirring once, then on high for 3 minutes without stirring. Remove bowl and stir in soda and vanilla.
  • 3. Pour the caramel mixture over the popcorn and stir until most of the popcorn is coated. Microwave on 70% power for 1 minute. Remove and stir, then microwave at 70% for 1 more minute. Remove and stir again to coat popcorn evenly. Pour popcorn onto wax paper and cool completely, about ten minutes. Break apart and serve, or store in an airtight container.

ED'S HOMEMADE MICROWAVE BUTTERY POPCORN



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After much experimentation, this is my husband's variation of the homemade microwave popcorn recipes we have come across. It tastes great!

Provided by Naal191

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 7m

Yield 1-2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/4 cup popcorn, kernels
1 1/2 tablespoons butter, softened at room temperature
1/4 teaspoon olive oil
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Pour popcorn in a paper lunch sack.
  • Add oil and butter.
  • Fold the top of the bag over twice (approximately 3/4" folds).
  • Shake to distribute the oil.
  • Place on its side on a microwave safe plate.
  • Microwave on the popcorn setting (or set for 5 minutes and remove when there is 3 seconds between pops).
  • Plate will be hot - use a potholder to remove it from the microwave.
  • Open carefully because of steam and hot buttery spots on bag. Add salt to taste.

MICROWAVE CARAMEL POPCORN



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I received this recipe from a lady in Egypt I play cards with on the internet. Tastes just as good made with margarine as it does with butter. WARNING- addictive!!!

Provided by Una Rose

Categories     Candy

Time 5m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 bag of micro-wave popcorn
1/4 lb margarine or 1/4 lb butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup miniature marshmallow

Steps:

  • Pop the micro-wave popcorn and put in a bowl.
  • Place margarine, brown sugar and marshmallows in microwave proof bowl; microwave for two minutes.
  • Stir well and pour over popcorn.

EASY OLIVE OIL MICROWAVE POPCORN



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I will NEVER eat those store popcorn. They are sooo bad for you. You can eat this and it will be soo good for you. You can add Parmesan Cheese when done cooking.. makes it taste so good... us olive oil makes it super healthy...if you have to watch your low salt.. Use low salt.. ME i have to add melted butter at the end..lol.. At...

Provided by Brenda-Lee Barajas

Categories     Popcorn

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 c unpopped popcorn
1 tsp olive oil
1 brown lunch paper bag
salt to taste

Steps:

  • 1. one Brown paper bag and pop corn as seen in picture. I buy the cheapest bag and put it in left over clean jars i have.. works great.
  • 2. Mix unpopped popcorn with oil in a bowl.as see in picture.you can sprinkle salt in to.. it depends how wat to do it.
  • 3. Then put greasy poppcorn in brown bag. Fold the top of the bag over twice to seal in the ingredients as you see in picture.
  • 4. Put in microwave as seen in picture.. Must stay standing up... Do NOT lay down....
  • 5. Cook in the microwave at full power for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes, or until you hear pauses of about 2 seconds between pops. Carefully open the bag to avoid steam, and pour into a serving bowl. I have a popcorn button.. I use that..
  • 6. another hint... sometimes i have had some left over kernals left over.. Just put them in a bag and they will pop... done it and been there...

MICROWAVE POPCORN



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Believe it or not, you can make your own delicious, low-fat microwave popcorn using standard popping corn and a brown paper lunch bag. It works perfectly.

Provided by ACONTORER

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Popcorn Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 3

½ cup unpopped popcorn
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste

Steps:

  • In a cup or small bowl, mix together the unpopped popcorn and oil. Pour the coated corn into a brown paper lunch sack, and sprinkle in the salt. Fold the top of the bag over twice to seal in the ingredients.
  • Cook in the microwave at full power for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes, or until you hear pauses of about 2 seconds between pops. Carefully open the bag to avoid steam, and pour into a serving bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24.6 g, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 388.6 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

MICROWAVE CARAMEL POPCORN



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Categories     Pear

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 quarts popped popcorn
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. butter
1/4 c. light corn syrup
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. baking soda

Steps:

  • 1.Place the popped popcorn into a large brown paper bag. Set aside. 2.In a 2 quart casserole dish, or other heat-proof glass dish, combine the brown sugar, margarine, corn syrup, salt and vanilla. Heat for 3 minutes in the microwave, then take out and stir until well blended. Return to the microwave, and cook for 1 1/2 minutes. Remove from microwave, and stir in the baking soda. 3.Pour syrup over the popcorn in the bag. Roll down the top once or twice to close the bag, and shake to coat the corn. Place bag into the microwave, and cook for 1 minute and 10 seconds. Remove, shake, flip the bag over, and return it to the microwave. Cook for another 1 minute and 10 seconds. Dump the popcorn out onto waxed paper, and let cool until coating is set. Store in an airtight container.

GOURMET MICROWAVE POPCORN



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I keep a jar of popcorn kernels and a small bottle of fancy olive oil in my office. Much better than microwave popcorn, and tastier too.

Provided by PartialAgonist

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Popcorn Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 3

¼ cup unpopped popcorn
salt to taste
1 teaspoon olive oil, or more if needed

Steps:

  • Place popcorn in a brown paper bag. Tightly seal the bag by folding the top several times.
  • Microwave on High until the popping slows, about 2 minutes. Carefully open the bag. Season with salt and drizzle with olive oil. Reclose the bag and shake to distribute the seasoning.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113.8 calories, Carbohydrate 18.5 g, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 0.8 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

Tips:

  • Use a microwave-safe bowl: Metal and plastic containers can cause sparks and fires. Glass or ceramic bowls are great alternatives.
  • Don't overfill the bowl: The popcorn needs room to expand. Fill the bowl no more than halfway.
  • Add a little oil: A tablespoon of oil helps the popcorn pop evenly. You can use any type of oil, but olive oil or avocado oil are good choices.
  • Cover the bowl with a plate: This helps to trap the steam and keep the popcorn moist.
  • Microwave for 2-3 minutes: Start with 2 minutes and then add 30 seconds at a time until the popping slows down to 2-3 seconds between pops.
  • Let the popcorn cool for a minute: This helps to prevent the popcorn from getting soggy.
  • Season the popcorn: You can add salt, pepper, butter, or any other seasonings you like.

Conclusion:

Microwave popcorn is a quick and easy snack. By following these tips, you can make perfect microwave popcorn every time. It's a great alternative to store-bought popcorn, and it's much healthier too. So next time you're craving a snack, give microwave popcorn a try.

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