Homemade Microwave Popcorn Recipe

I love making homemade microwave popcorn for my kiddos.

It’s one of their favorite snacks and I love knowing exactly what ingredients are in it. It takes less than 5 minutes in the microwave and it’s so easy to make and less expensive than buying the microwavable bags at the store. Family movie nights…here we come!

Homemade Popcorn

¼ C. popcorn kernels (we love Bob’s Red Mill white popcorn)

2 tbs. butter (you could also use coconut oil if you wish)

Directions –

#1. Add the ¼ C. of popcorn kernels to a large microwave safe dish. Next, add in the 2 tbs. of butter or coconut oil.

#2. Cover the dish – I typically use a small salad plate. If you don’t cover it popcorn will go everywhere.

#3. Place in the microwave and set the timer to 4 minutes. The first time making this, you will want to keep an eye on it so it doesn’t burn. My popcorn is usually done between 4-5 minutes in our microwave. Any longer and it will burn.

You will have extra popcorn kernels but I love the half-cracked ones so my for me this was a bonus!

#4. Use pot holders to remove from the microwave as the dishes get HOT, I mean scalding HOT. Sprinkle with salt if you wish and let cool a few minutes before serving. I also transfer it to another bowl as needed for the kiddos.

Enjoy!

Keri Lyn

The creative and frugal mind behind She Saved for over 12 years now, Keri Lyn shares her adventures in parenting along with her love for family travel, country living and brand marketing. A self-proclaimed “brand loyalist”, Keri Lyn is known for her strong and enthusiastic voice when it comes to the products and brands that she loves. Passionate about family and the challenge of raising good humans (through the teen years, no less!) Keri Lyn has also served as a brand ambassador to many brands including her time as a Hilton Mom Voyage travel writer and currently an O Mag Insider for O, The Oprah Magazine and the 2019 recipient the O-verall Contribution O-ward.