recipe wednesday - microwave popcorn

i was craving popcorn and wanted it with real butter without messing with the stove or buying an expensive popcorn popper. i promise when you try this you will never buy packets of popcorn ever again!
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INGREDIENTS:

3 Tbsp unpopped popcorn kernals

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DIRECTIONS:

1. pour kernals into a small paper bag (lunch size is perfect) and fold the top of the bag over twice to close (each fold should be 1/2" deep; you need room for the kernals to pop) and seal with a piece of tape (alton brown says you can use 2 staples to secure ... i'd rather not take the chance).

2. place bag in microwave on carousel. cook on high 2-3 minutes ... until the popcorn pops are 5 seconds apart.

3. open carefully and pour into a bowl (or shake it up in the bag ... it's your choice - i like to reuse the bag after popping) top with your favorite toppings and cover with a lid and shake shake shake!

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CLASSIC BUTTER TOPPING

1-2 Tbsp melted butter

1 tsp salt

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PARMESAN GARLIC TOPPING

1-2 Tbsp olive oil

1/4 cup parmesan cheese

1/2 tsp garlic salt

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TACO TOPPING

1-2 Tbsp melted butter

1 Tbsp taco seasoning

1 tsp cumin

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KETTLE CORN TOPPING

1-2 Tbsp vegetable oil

1 Tbsp white sugar

1 tsp salt

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try sprinkling on ranch dressing mix.

ENJOY!!!