Recipe-Homemade Popcorn

Well, I was checking out Hip2Save just a second ago and she had her version of homemade popcorn, and it made me think of what I do, when I make my own at home.

Many of you know that I am a Weight Watcher and have been for almost 5 years, hence the reason why I am struggling these past two years. I was a PERFECT Weight Watcher before and now I am not so. I struggle BIG TIME now. Anyway, as a Weight Watcher or ANYONE who likes popcorn, this is great and "frugal." Here is what I do....

1 brown paper bag (you know, the kind that you would send a lunch in)
3 staples or 1 piece of tape
1/4 cup of popcorn (I buy my popcorn at Winco for like $0.38 a pound)

Pour your popcorn into the bag. Fold the top of the bag over two times, about 1/4 fold. Then, either staple it three times (one on each edge) OR tape it shut (about 2 inch long tape). Then, put it in the microwave for a good 2 minutes and 40 seconds or so. You will have to listen for the pop, as each microwave is different.

When it starts getting longer in between the pops, then it is time to pull it out. Viola, your homemade, mini bag of popcorn is done. Now, you can season it and do whatever you want to it.

This is how I do MY popcorn at home. This is especially good for those of you trying to watch your sodium intake. You actually have control of what is going on your popcorn.

I count this as 1 point. I also either use my "good" oil for the day for this. So, two teaspoons of Canola oil, then some spray butter and Kernal Seasonings. YUMM!!! You can even use Pam for some spray.

Anyway, this is how the popcorn is made in our house, unless we are making a whole bunch. It is really really convenient and super easy.

By the way, no flying sparks when using the staples. This is the way I did it for a longtime before I ran out of staples. :) Now, I just use tape.

Enjoy!

Cheryl