Perfect Stovetop Popcorn
Ingredients
Perfect Stovetop Popcorn
- 2 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup white or yellow popcorn kernels
- .5 tsp salt
White Chocolate Peppermint Popcorn
- 5 cups prepared stovetop popcorn
- 8 oz white chocolate
Chocolate Covered Toffee Popcorn
- 5 cups prepared stovetop popcorn
- 8 oz chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup crushed toffee
Rosemary Parmesean Popcorn
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 2 tbsp freshly chopped rosemary, finely diced
- .5 tsp salt
Instructions
Perfect Stovetop Popcorn
- Using a large heavy metal pan, pour the oil in the pan over high heat.
- Let the oil heat up for about 2 minutes but watch closely - it may take less time. The instant you see the first small bubble then the oil is ready.
- Pour the popcorn in the pan and cover immediately.
- Once the kernels start to pop begin shaking the pan about every 30 seconds.
- Continue shaking until the kernels have stopped popping.
- Remove from heat and let the popcorn sit for a minute or two.
- Pour the popcorn in a large bowl and toss with salt or your favorite seasonsing.
White Chocolate Peppermint Popcorn
- Melt the chocolate over a double broiler and continually stir until completely melted.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the prepared stovetop popcorn.
- Add the crushed candycanes to the popcorn and toss well.
- Let the popcorn sit for about 30-45 minutes so it can harden.
Chocolate Covered Popcorn
- Melt the chocolate over a double broiler and continually stir until completely melted.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the prepared stovetop popcorn.
- Let the popcorn sit for about 30 minutes before adding the crushed toffee.
- Once the chocolate has hardened add the toffee and toss well.
Rosemary Parmesean Popcorn
- Add the rosemary, parmesean and salt to the prepared stovetop popcorn and toss well.