Homemade Microwave Popcorn: A Second Cup Recipe Suggestion and Frugal Christmas Gift Idea
Friday, November 6, 2009 at 12:00AM This is one of those ideas that you think can’t possibly work but it does. It will save you tons of money if you make microwave popcorn with any regularity.
3T of popcorn
1 1/2t of light flavored oil. I used Canola (what is a canola anyway?)
Paper lunch bag
Salt (Everyone recommends popcorn salt but all I have is regular salt and I was pleased with the results)
Mix the popcorn, salt and oil in a small bowl. Pour mixture into the paper bag. Close the bag by folding it a few times and creasing the fold. (Stapling is suggested but if a fire starts you didn’t read that here. Staple at your own risk.)
Microwave 2-3 minutes until the popping slows down. Be careful not to burn your popcorn. (Unless of course you like burnt popcorn. My mother did.) Open the bag carefully, pour contents into a bowl and enjoy!
Frugal Gift Idea
Package prettily one bag of good quality popcorn, a small bottle of oil, paper lunch bags and salt (or popcorn salt of there really is such a thing.) Find the oil on sale and you will have a very nice, frugal present for under $10. Toss in a set on measuring spoons and a serving bowl if you want plus the directions for making the popcorn.
Anyone else have a frugal gift idea?
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Reader Comments (10)
That really is a cool idea! I'm just not crafty-creative with the packaging. Maybe you can start a business?
Thanks for reminding me about popcorn. I just never think of it when I am in a munchy mood...duh!
I am so excited about this! I am going to try it this afternoon with my daughter. Thanks so much!
Maybe use tape instead of the staple? I love this idea! We go through so much microwave popcorn and the yellow stuff they call butter makes a mess of the microwave. I'm gonna try it this weekend.
Useful ides - thanks for the how-to
hhmmmmm yummi....i like popcorn
I have GOT to try this. I may even use this for Christmas gifts. I'm planning on doing as much homemade stuff this year as possible this would be great.
I'm going to try this. Thanks for sharing this idea. (Maybe i could try some other flavors, lol)
canola is a plant with a yellow flower. Here is a picture of a field of it http://www.biotechnologyonline.gov.au/popups/img_canolafield.html
Great idea! I wonder how it would taste if you sprinkled cinnamon and sugar on it along with a dash of salt...kind of like caramel popcorn, maybe? I'll have to experiment.