Yes, homemade microwave popcorn, and it really works! I was skeptical. I didn’t believe it could be that easy, but IT IS! Lisa, from Snack Snoop, has shared her how-to for Homemade Microwave Popcorn.
It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3:
- Put 1/4 cup popcorn in a brown paper bag. Fold top over a few times and tape it.
- Place in microwave folded side upfor 2 to 3 minutes or until there is 5 seconds between pops.
- Eat plain or add flavors (such as salt, butter, sugar, etc.)
With this system of microwave popping, you can:
- control the amount of salt and butter
- reuse the paper bag again and again
- save money from buying the corn kernels, which yields a lot more popcorn
- pop popcorn fast, without getting out the heavy machinery
I just can’t get enough of this popcorn, we make it all the time! It’s been a great after-school snack. Thanks, Lisa!
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Wow! Who knew it was so easy?? Thanks for the awesome tip!
This is BRILLIANT! I know it’s 6:58am, but I’m going to try this…now!
I can’t wait to try that. I’ve always wondered if there was a way…
Okay, that is seriously cool. Who would have thought?
I have a recipe for microwave caramel corn…my Mom used to make it for us as kids. Delicious and easy clean up! I’ll have to try making buttered popcorn this way…my kids go through it like crazy!
I love this trick! Plus, seeds are so much cheaper. You don’t even have to tape the bag.
We’ve been doing this for almost a year and like you said, it’s so nice. I send as a last minute snack with my husband to work all the time. Just keep a close eye on it so you don’t burn it. We have done that once or twice.
I don’t comment much, but always read. Thanks for the great blog!
I’ve always added oil to my kernels before popping, but this would save me the calories and make the bag reusable. I am so doing this for my son’s snack today. Thanks!
I’ve been doing this for over a year now and we love it. We don’t use tape though. Just make sure the crease on the folds are really tight and you should be good!
SO COOL! Do you use a grocery size paper bag or a lunch sack paper bag??
This is so cool and I can’t wait to try it!!
That is so cool!! I had no idea, I am going to try that!!!
I was just wondering, seriously the other day if you could do this. You must have read my thoughts…Great post and answer to my questions.
Yeah, i third the motion. You don’t need the tape as long as you fold it good and don’t put too many seeds in it.
That’s fabulous because we don’t own a popcorn maker. I love this!
Wow. Who knew that it was that easy! I will have to try this at home. Unless its full of fattening, buttery goodness, I rarely like the kind from the store.
Wow! What an awesome idea…sometimes I think we let modern conveniences make us forget about doing it the plain ol’ simple ways! I had a roommate once who didn’t even know you could make brownies without a brownie mix. ha ha. Anyhow, this looks fun…my family and I will have to give it a try. YAY!
I use both microwave bags and the old fashion on the stove top method (when I have more time), but this method is pure genius! Thank you for sharing!
Great Site…I’ll be a reg. reader:)
You can also staple the bag with top staples instead of using tape. Yes, I know you are freaking out metal in the microwave, but I have done it many times with no firework shows yet.
Who knew?! I am now a little embarrassed about how much microwave popcorn I have purchased in my lifetime!
This is great. I can’t wait to try this method.
Thank you!
Ashley, with CWDkids
http://www.kidbits.cwdkids.com
I am so going to try this!
My mom found something similar to this at a Farmer’s Market – only it was on the cob still – but same idea, cooking it in a paper bag in the microwave – and it was the best popcorn I’ve eaten! We’ll have to try it this way as well. :)
Love this idea gotta try it
Very cool, but I still prefer popcorn made on the stove!! http://urbanpioneerwoman.blogspot.com/2009/09/money-saving-monday-homemade-popcorn.html
Thank you for this. I love popcorn but hate that stuff that microwave popcorn leaves on the roof of your mouth and tongue, I mean, what is that stuff? So, I normally make it on the stove but if I can save myself a few more calories by not using oil, grrreat!
Just tried this- worked like a charm! Thanks for the idea!
sounds so simple! Brilliant!
Brilliant! I love popcorn!
STAPLES OKAY TOO …. you can also use 2 staples to hold it shut. I saw this idea on GOOD EATS (on food network), and that is what he used. I’ve used it for years with no trouble. Thanks for posting such a great explanation!
Plus, he used a tsp of olive oil & 1/2 tsp of popcorn salt
Well isn’t THAT cool! Talk about a GREAT way to save money. You could add popcorn flavor sprinkles to it too!!!
This method works fine. But I found when the paper bag was reused more than once or twice, it tended to catch fire, so I stuck to one use only. (After melting the inside of the microwave door.)
doesn’t the tape melt?? I will give it a try soon.
Was that a grocery sized bag or brown lunch bag?
Thanks for posting this; apparently I was one of the few people in America who didn’t know you could make popcorn in a brown bag in the microwave without any oil. So much more healthy, and no bulky air popper to store. I’ve made brown bag popcorn almost once a week since I saw this post last month.
I was stumbling and you came up!! Of course I had to give it a thumbs up!!!!