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Stovetop Popcorn

Course: Movie Night
Cuisine: American
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 5
Author: Megan
5 from 1 vote
You don’t need special tools to make delicious popcorn on the stove! This family-favorite snack is ready in minutes to be topped with your favorite flavors.
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or olive oil
  • ⅓ cup popcorn kernels

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a deep saucepan over medium, and add three popcorn kernels. When the kernels pop, the oil is ready.
  • Pour in the rest of the kernels and shake pan to evenly coat kernels in oil. Continue shaking every few seconds to help the kernels pop. Once the popping slows to 1-2 every 10 seconds, pour popcorn into a large bowl and season to taste.

Notes

  • Makes about 10 cups.

Nutrition

Serving: 2cups popped | Calories: 75kcal | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 4mg

Nutrition information is an estimate based on online calculators and provided as a courtesy. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guideline only.

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