(Family Features) If spending more time at home than usual has you reaching for snacks more often, keep some quick, flavorful options on-hand to help fuel you and your family throughout the day when hunger pangs strike.
One versatile pantry staple that can fit a variety of snack cravings: popcorn. With no artificial additives or preservatives, light and airy popcorn is naturally low in fat and calories, non-GMO and gluten free, making it a sensible option to enjoy one handful at a time or sprinkled with seasonings that satisfy your taste buds. A whole-grain food, popcorn has energy-producing carbohydrates and fiber, which can help keep you satisfied longer. Plus, it’s simple enough to make that kids can help in the kitchen by popping it themselves or adding toppings.
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Sugar Corn
Yield: 8 cups
1/4 cup vegetable oil, for popping
1/2 cup popcorn kernels
1 pinch white sugar, plus additional, to taste
In medium pan, heat oil until hot.
Add popcorn to pan and sprinkle sugar over it. Add more sugar, if desired, to taste.
Cover and shake pan continuously until popcorn is popped.
Cajun Corn
Yield: 2 1/2 quarts
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 1/2 quarts popped popcorn, warm
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
Heat oven to 300 F.
In bowl, pour butter over warm popcorn.
In separate bowl, combine paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper and lemon pepper; sprinkle over popcorn. Toss to mix.
Bake 5-10 minutes for crispy popcorn.
Source: Popcorn Board
