It’s Out of The Bag: Homemade Popcorn So Good You’ll Burst!

Popping corn on the stove sounds intimidating, but it’s actually really easy, and it takes about the same amount of time as putting that blast-o-butter bag into the microwave and pressing start. It also tastes a lot better and has no preservatives or chemicals. On top of that, it’s cheaper! It’s the perfect snack for movie night in the apartment or to fulfill those late-night study munchies.

Homemade Parmesan Popcorn Recipe

What you’ll need:

Tools:
A medium-sized pot with lid
A dishtowel
A cheese grater

Ingredients:
A few tbsp olive oil, canola oil or vegetable oil
1/3 cup popping corn*
1 tbsp butter
Grated Parmesan cheese, to taste

*Whole Foods and Morton Williams don’t carry corn kernels for popping; try the D’Agostino’s on Amsterdam Avenue.

Instructions:

1. Put only enough oil to cover the bottom of the pot. Place one piece of corn in the oil; put on the lid and turn the heat to medium. Once that corn pops, pour in the 1/3 cup. Replace lid.

2. Cover lid with dishtowel and lightly shake the pot over the heat. In a few seconds, the corn will begin to pop. Do not remove the lid until the popping dies down. Remove from heat and allow to sit a few seconds.

3. Melt butter in the microwave 60 seconds; pour over the popcorn. Grate cheese over it and serve.

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