Best Microwave Popcorn Recipes

MICROWAVE CARAMEL POPCORN

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.

MICROWAVE CARAMEL AND PEANUT POPCORN

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

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!

QUICK MICROWAVE CARAMEL POPCORN

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.

MICROWAVE CARAMEL POPCORN

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.

HOMEMADE MICROWAVE POPCORN

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.

EASY MICROWAVE CARAMEL POPCORN

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.

CURRIED MICROWAVE POPCORN

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.

MICROWAVE CARAMEL CORN OR POPCORN BALLS

Steps:

• In a 4 quart microwave safe bowl, microwave butter on high.
• Stir in brown sugar & corn syrup.
• Microwave on high for 1 - 3 minutes, stirring once, until mixture boils.
• Microwave on high 3 minutes without stirring.
• Stir in baking soda & vanilla.
• Stir into popped popcorn, mixing well.
• Microwave on 70 percent (medium) forn1 minute.
• Remove and stir.
• Microwave on medium 1 more.
• Remove and stir to coat.
• Remove and spread on jelly roll pan lined with nonstick foil or wax paper.
• Frm into balls or cool and break apart.
• Optional: drizzle with melted chocolate or add nuts.

OLD FASHIONED CARAMEL POPCORN IN THE MICROWAVE!

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!

MICROWAVE CARAMEL POPCORN

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!

MICROWAVE CARAMEL POPCORN

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 MICROWAVE CARAMEL POPCORN

Steps:

• Pop the popcorn according to the instructions and empty into a large bowl (be sure to remove any unpopped kernels).
• Mix the corn syrup and brown sugar together in a microwave safe bowl and microwave on hight for 3 minutes.
• Stir butter and vanilla into the brown sugar/syrup mixture and stir until the butter is melted.
• Pour over the popcorn and stir until thoroughly coated.
• Spread on cookie sheets (greased or sprayed with cooking spray) and dry until desired hardness. (When hard, I break it up a little more as I put it into the serving bowl to make it truly bite sized.).
• Prep time includes time to pop popcorn (about 3 minute per bag -- I usually measure out everything else while the popcorn's popping). Cooking time includes mixing but does not include drying time; however, that will vary depending on how hard you want your popcorn. We have a tendency to eat it pretty much right away!

MICROWAVE NACHO CHEDDAR CHEESE-CHILE POPCORN

Steps:

• Remove any unpopped kernels and discard.
• Divide the popcorn into four microwavable bowls.
• Sprinkle each with desired amount of chili powder, then equal amounts of olives, green chilies and grated cheese.
• Microwave 1 bowl at a time on HIGH for about 1 minute or until the cheese melts (if the cheese melts unevenly then rotate the plate).

CREAMY CARAMEL MICROWAVE POPCORN

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.

ED'S HOMEMADE MICROWAVE BUTTERY POPCORN

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.

EASY OLIVE OIL MICROWAVE POPCORN

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...

HOMEMADE MICROWAVE POPCORN AND SEASONING

Steps:

• Pick your seasoning and mix well in a measuring cup. The lip will make it easier to transfer the mix into the spice jar after.
• To use simple sprinkle as little or as much as you wish.

EASY MICROWAVE POPCORN

Steps:

• Place popcorn in a lunch sized brown paper bag.
• Fold the open end once and staple with ONE staple. (ONE staple will not effect your microwave).
• Microwave until the popcorn slows down popping. My microwave takes 1:50.
• Open carefully and pour into a bowl.
• Top with your favorite toppings. I use spray margarine and garlic salt.

MICROWAVE CARAMEL POPCORN

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.