Paper Bag Popcorn

Paper Bag Popcorn

Why spend money on microwave popcorn at the grocery store when you can make it for pennies? All you need is popcorn kernels and a brown paper bag. This Paper Bag Popcorn recipe has totally changed my life! It’s a healthy, crunchy snack that everyone in the family loves. If you’ve long wondered if you can microwave popcorn in a paper bag, now you know—it’s one of the easiest, mess-free ways to enjoy freshly popped popcorn. Plus, you can customize it with your favorite flavors!

Author: Weelicious

Meal Type: Milk Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 1 minute

Cook Time: 2 minutes

Total Time: 3 minutes

Servings: 2 servings

Calories: 15 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup - organic popcorn kernels
  • 1 - brown paper lunch bag

Instructions

  1. Place the popcorn kernels in the paper bag. Fold down just the top of the brown bag and place in the microwave.
  2. Cook for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, keeping an eye on it the whole time.
  3. When the popping slows down (2-3 seconds between each pop), remove from the microwave and pour into a bowl.
  4. Sprinkle with a little salt, a drizzle of butter or whatever you like on your popcorn.

Nutrition

Energy: 15 kcal | Total Fat: 0 g | Saturated: 0 g | Trans: 0 g | Unsaturated: 0 g | Cholesterol: 0 mg | Total Carbs: 3 g | Fiber: 0 g | Sugars: 1 g | Proteins: 1 g | Sodium: 3 mg | Polyunsaturated: 0 g | Monounsaturated: 0 g

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