07-02-2025
Game-Day Popcorn
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Popcorn remains one of America's favorite snack foods. And while it's great to have at the movies, it also goes great with football.
Chef Ashley Simper from OSF Saint Francis stopped by WMBD This Morning to show our Sheridan Hurtig some new flavors to try with popcorn: barbecue and spicy Italian. Check out the recipes below!
Ingredients
¼ cup popcorn kernels, divided
1/8 teaspoon plus ¼ cup canola oil
1 Tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons chili powder
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon salt
Directions
1. Combine 2 Tablespoons of popcorn kernels with 1/8 teaspoon of canola oil in a small bowl. Toss kernels to coat evenly with oil.
2. Place the coated popcorn kernels in a brown paper bag. Fold the top of the bag three times and seal tightly.
3. Place the bag in the microwave for 1 minute 30 seconds. Remove the bag, open the top and shake well. Seal the bag again tightly and microwave an additional 1 minute to 1 minute 15 seconds or until the popping slows down. Transfer to a large bowl.
4. Repeat #1-3 with the other 2 Tablespoons of kernels.
5. In a small bowl, mix ¼ cup oil with the rest of the ingredients. Drizzle over the popcorn a little at a time, tossing to coat in between each drizzle in order to coat evenly.
Serves 8
Nutrition Information
Per 1 cup serving
Calories: 90
Total Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 0.5g
Sodium: 95mg
Total Carbohydrate: 7g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Total Sugars: 2g
Includes 2g Added Sugars
Protein: 1g
Ingredients
¼ cup popcorn kernels, divided
1/8 teaspoon plus ¼ cup canola oil
1 Tablespoon dried oregano
1 Tablespoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
¼ teaspoon salt
Directions
1. Combine 2 Tablespoons of popcorn kernels with 1/8 teaspoon of canola oil in a small bowl. Toss kernels to coat evenly with oil.
2. Place the coated popcorn kernels in a brown paper bag. Fold the top of the bag three times and seal tightly.
3. Place the bag in the microwave for 1 minute 30 seconds. Remove the bag, open the top and shake well. Seal the bag again tightly and microwave an additional 1 minute to 1 minute 15 seconds or until the popping slows down. Transfer to a large bowl.
4. Repeat #1-3 with the other 2 Tablespoons of kernels.
5. In a small bowl, mix ¼ cup oil with the rest of the ingredients. Drizzle over the popcorn a little at a time, tossing to coat in between each drizzle in order to coat evenly.
Serves 8
Nutrition Information
Per 1 cup serving
Calories: 90
Total Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 0.5g
Sodium: 95mg
Total Carbohydrate: 5g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Total Sugars: 0g
Includes 0g Added Sugars
Protein: 1g
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