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3 Ways to Jazz up Microwave Popcorn

Look no further than your cupboard and fridge to rev up a movie-night staple.

Grab your biggest bowl and get ready! Pour in your freshly popped microwave popcorn and toss with any of these tasty herb and spice combos. Each one dresses about 6 cups (1. 5 L) of kernels. And it’s so easy to make more if you like extra!

Step 1:

Cheese, Please! There’s nothing like Parmesan cheese for a gourmet spin. In a small bowl, mix together 1/3 cup (75 mL) finely grated Parmesan, 1 tbsp (15 mL) fresh thyme leaves (or 1 tsp/5 mL dried thyme), ½ tsp (2 mL) salt and ¼ tsp (1 mL) sugar. Toss with warm popcorn.

Step 2:

Sweet & Spicy is perfect if you can’t decide if you want to satisfy your sweet tooth or enjoy a kick of heat. Mix together 1/3 cup (75 mL) packed brown sugar, 2 tsp (10 mL) ground cinnamon, 1 tsp (5 mL) spicy chili powder and 1/2 tsp (2 mL) cracked black pepper. Toss with freshly popped kernels. The heat will help the sugar stick.

Step 3:

Savoury & Smoky is the way to go when you crave some umami with your movie! Mix together 1 tbsp (15 mL) roasted garlic seasoning mix, 1 tsp (5 mL) ground cumin, 1 tsp (5 mL) spicy or regular chili powder and ¼ tsp (1 mL) sugar. Now sit back and enjoy your show!