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Mushroom Popcorn

Course Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword buttered popcorn seasoning, homemade popcorn snack, mushroom popcorn, savory popcorn
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Popcorn tossed in butter cooked with dried onion, bell pepper and mushrooms, then salted. A savory snack to serve right away, with leftovers kept in the fridge.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
  • 1 tablespoon dried sweet bell pepper flakes
  • Several dried mushrooms chopped small
  • 1/2 cup popcorn kernels popped
  • Salt to taste

Directions

  • In a heavy saucepan over moderate heat, melt the butter.
  • Stir in the onion flakes, bell pepper flakes, and chopped dried mushrooms.
  • Stir for a few minutes, until fragrant and a little soft.
  • Place the popped popcorn in a large bowl.
  • Pour the butter mixture over the popcorn.
  • Toss well so it is evenly coated.
  • Add salt to taste and serve right away.

Notes

Refrigerate leftovers 3 to 4 days. Dry seasoning blend keeps airtight up to 6 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 28g | Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1.8g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7.4g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 92mg | Potassium: 54mg | Fiber: 1.9g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 384IU | Vitamin C: 1.3mg | Calcium: 5.5mg | Iron: 0.4mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 8 servings; dried onion flakes counted as dehydrated onion, dried sweet bell pepper flakes counted as green bell pepper. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.