Last Updated on October 22, 2019 by Diane Hoffmaster
I would like to know how I have grown into a relatively intelligent adult without knowing that you can make microwave popcorn using a brown paper bag. Seriously…I am stunned! The other day I stumbled across a post on Pinterest that showed how to make Italian Brown Bag Microwave Popcorn. I admit, I was skeptical. Surely, it wasn’t as easy to make this as Pinterest said, right? WRONG!
Making brown bag microwave popcorn will save you a ton of money and it is so much healthier! Top your popcorn with homemade nacho seasoning and enjoy during your next family movie night.
I always have popcorn kernels in my pantry. I have a hot hair popcorn popper that I drag out periodically to indulge our popcorn needs. I also buy the occasional box of microwave popcorn for the kids because heaven forbid they have to do anything other than push a button to make popcorn.
I try to buy the ‘natural’ varieties since those weird chemical things in there kind of scare me. But, no more wasting time or money on other popcorn popping methods. I was thoroughly impressed with this brown paper bag microwave popcorn so I thought I would share how to do it. Microwave cooking is quick and easy. This recipe is so simple you don’t even need a recipe!
How to Make Brown Bag Microwave Popcorn
- Take one brown paper lunch bag and open it up completely.
- Place 3 TBSP popcorn kernels into it.
- Seal tightly….VERY tightly!
- Place with ‘puffy’ side of bag pointed UP in microwave.
- Microwave on high 2 to 3 minutes. LISTEN carefully. As soon as the pops go more than a couple seconds between them, stop the microwave or you will burn it.
- Dump into bowl and add toppings and seasonings. I used olive oil, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, pepper and basil.
- EAT AND ENJOY!
Now that I know how to make brown bag microwave popcorn at home I will be saving time and money indulging my popcorn habit! Now, I just need to teach the kids how to do this and I will be all set!
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