My all-time favorite snack is jazzed up with savory herb butter, seasoned with salt and pepper, and finished off with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese. Movie nights just got a whole lot better!
I’m sure you all know by now just how much I love popcorn. I refer to my cheesy pepper popcorn in almost every post, so if you weren’t aware of my obsession you are about to be made aware! I could eat popcorn every single day and not tire of it. If you haven’t read my post about the cheesy pepper popcorn, go read it. You’ll learn all about my addiction there.
I’ve mentioned recently that I’m trying to limit my popcorn intake to once a week. Otherwise I will eat it on a daily basis, and while a small bowl might be ok, a big one is not. And I can’t only eat a small bowl!
Anyway, I was able to make it one whole week without popcorn. I’ve deemed Wednesday’s my popcorn day and 2 weeks ago I made my big bowl of Wednesday popcorn and my Whirley Pop broke. At first I panicked, but then I told myself it would be fine. I’ll just pick up a new one for next weeks popcorn. Except, I really wanted popcorn the next night. Kyle insisted it could probably be fixed so before I rushed out to buy a new one, he took a look.
At first glance he said “oh I could glue this part of the gear and it will be fine”. Well, the super glue was dried up and unusable. He told me he’d have to pick up more over the weekend and fix it then. I stood there in disbelief. The weekend? I wanted my popcorn! I then told him that if my dad were here he would find a way to fix it. My dad is the handyman everyone wants in their life. He can fix anything – even if you think it can’t be fixed, he will find a way to fix it. It’s times like those that I wish I wasn’t 2 hours away!
So, with my persistence whining, Kyle put a little more thought into it. The tools came out and with a little tinkering (and duct tape) he fixed it! Moments later I had my popcorn. So, what does that have to do with this recipe? Well, once I had it twice in a row it was all I thought about everyday until Wednesday came again.
I decided to get a little creative that day and my herb buttered popcorn was born.
I always have some fresh herbs in my fridge. They are great for enhancing all sorts of dishes and make a great addition to butter! If you’ve never had a compound butter, it’s basically just a flavored butter. You can add spices, herbs, etc. to create a compound butter and then use them to enhance grilled meats, vegetables, pasta dishes, and popcorn!
I used a mixture of parsley, thyme, and rosemary (all from my CSA box) and mixed them up with some grass-fed butter. Have you ever tried grass-fed butter before? If not you need to! It’s so much tastier than regular butter. However, regular butter will work here too. Once it’s mixed up I melt it and drizzle the freshly popped corn with the butter, season it well with salt and pepper, and then top it off with some parmesan cheese. The cheese is optional, though.
Seriously, if you don’t make stovetop popcorn yet go out and get yourself a Whirley Pop and try it! You’ll be back to thank me. It’s just that good. You may even become addicted too.
One more quick story…
I came down with a cold last Wednesday. Now, most people lose their appetite or just eat soup when they are sick. Not me. I get more of an appetite… and I crave popcorn (of course). Not only did I enjoy it Wednesday, but also Thursday and Friday. Being sick is an excuse to eat whatever you want, right?
- 2 Tablespoons Coconut Oil
- ½ Cup White Popcorn Kernels (I recommend the brand Jolly Time)
- 2 Tablespoons Herb Butter, melted, (recipe follows)
- Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- Parmesan Cheese, for topping
- Add the coconut oil and popcorn kernels to a stovetop popcorn popper (or large pot with lid) and heat over medium heat. Once you start hearing popping start turning the crank on the popper (or shake the pot if you’re using a regular pot) and keep it moving until the popping slows.
- Pour the popcorn into a large bowl, drizzle evenly with the herb butter and season with salt and pepper. Toss well.
- Top with parmesan cheese, if desired.
- *This would serve 2 normal sized portions - I however consider this a single serving for myself.
- 1 Stick Grass Fed Butter (or regular butter), softened
- 3 Tablespoons Fresh Parsley
- 2 Tablespoons Fresh Thyme, removed from stems
- 1 Tablespoon Fresh Rosemary, removed from stems
- Combine all the ingredients in the bowl of a mini food processor and pulse until the herbs are finely chopped and combined into the butter.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 1 month.
- Herb butter is a great addition to grilled meats, pasta, rice, etc. Basically anything you like butter on!
We love stove top popcorn in my house. We started making it that way since my microwave is so old and doesn’t pop the kernels right. My boyfriend calls me a hipster for making popcorn on the stove, but he never complains when it’s ready to eat. I love all of the fresh herbs in this recipe. Thanks for sharing.
Erin @ Miss Scrambled Egg recently posted…Petite Crustless Greek Quiches
It’s so fun to make it on the stove, and so much better! A friend introduced me to stove popped back in high school and I’ve been making it that way ever since.
I love popcorn too (although I don’t think as much as you) and making it at home really is the best. Love this herb buttered twist. I’m a weirdo and usually eat it plain!
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I’m pretty sure no one loves it as much as me haha. I’m seriously obsessed. I actually love plain popcorn, but every now and then I like to jazz it up!
Now this is my kind of popcorn! I love munching on this for a late night snack and the herb butter is such a great idea! Definitely jazzes up regular ‘ole popcorn! Can’t wait to try this out!
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Such a perfect snack, isn’t it? Thanks, Gayle!
So glad Kyle was able to fix it! I love homemade popcorn. It has kind of ruined movie theater popcorn for me. I am loving this herbed butter version! We planted so many herbs in our garden, now I have another use for them!
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Funny thing, it just broke again while I was making today’s batch! And yes, I can’t do movie theater popcorn anymore – it makes me sick every single time. I know this, yet as soon as I walk in and smell the popcorn I HAVE to have it! Next time, I’m sneaking in my own 🙂 Herb butter is always my go-to to use up garden herbs!
Keri, I was just craving for a big bowl of popcorn and saw your yumm pictures! Pass me a big bowl, please! Loving it!
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I’d pass you one, but I just polished off a whole bowl Savita! Haha 🙂
Homemade popcorn is the best! The stuff out of the bag already popped isjust not as fun at all 🙂 Love the herbs you’ve chosen for your butter…. rosemary is a personal fave 🙂
Medha @ Whisk & Shout recently posted…Green Goddess Quinoa Salad {Vegan + Wheat-Free!
Isn’t it? I just can’t get enough. Rosemary is awesome – especially on popcorn!
You can totally eat anything you want when you’re sick, Keri! And the calories don’t count either! We are lazy and make popcorn in the microwave. Shame on us, but we love it. We usually split a bag and share some with the dogs. They are ridiculous and catch it when we throw it. You really made me want to buy a whirley pop so I can make this delicious popcorn!
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That’s good news because I certainly ate a lot while I was sick! I used to love microwave popcorn too, when I discovered stove popped I never looked back! Seriously, if you get a whirley pop you won’t want to go back to the microwave. Though it is a little more work than throwing a bag in the microwave, it’s still quick. For me it’s second nature – I could make it in my sleep!
Popcorn is one of my favorite snacks too! Love that you added all of these seasoning! Sounds wonderful!
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Thanks Kelley!
My neighbor in the dorms had a whirley pop and we made popcorn almost every night. We would douse it with soy sauce (have you tried it? really oddly good). These days I keep thinking about making it but I get lazy on the couch. But it’s supposed to rain all weekend, so I think movie & popcorn on the couch sounds good to me! And our garden even has a couple herbs that are ready for using 🙂
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I have never tried soy sauce on popcorn, but now I’m intrigued! I’ll have to give it a shot. Rainy days are perfect for movies and popcorn 🙂
Love this popcorn. Will be trying for sure. PS. I have the same place setting 🙂
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Awesome! 🙂
You and your popcorn, girl. I am right there with you ;). I would eat popcorn for every meal if I could. This popcorn looks A-M-A-Z-I-N-G. I need to try this! I love the idea of adding fresh herbs – brilliant! I am obsessed with my Whirley Pop by the way. Use it all the time!
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I know I’m so obnoxious, aren’t I?! 😉 I couldn’t live without my whirley pop… obviously. You’ll love the fresh herbs – so good!
I, too, am totally obsessed with popcorn. My friends have reverted to calling me Olivia… because I will have popcorn with a glass of red wine (with alcohol or alcohol removed wine, depending how naughty I am feeling) 4 out of 7 nights of the week for dinner. I applaud you for going an ENTIRE week with no popcorn… thats a huge fete! I bow down to you and your self restraint 🙂 This herb buttered popcorn is seriously calling my name through the computer screen. I swear it is telling me to make it now as a snack and then make it again for dinner! Looks- Ah. Maze. Ing. Totally doing this with my pop-tastic-cally delicious dinner tonight! YAY! Thanks for sharing! P.S. I’m so excited over this popcorn, I’m sending you virtual hugs 🙂
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I have been enjoying popcorn and wine for dinner long before Olivia Pope made it cool! Glad to know there is someone else who does it too! 🙂 Oh, and I really only made it one week. Last week I had it 3 times, this week I had it two so far. Each time I come on here to reply to a comment my mouth starts watering for a bowl. I think I need to go make some… I guess that makes 3 times for this week.
Oh, and virtual hugs back! Enjoy your popcorn!
I love how there are so many things you can do with popcorn. My favorite time is Christmas time because there are those cheese popcorn buckets. I think those are my favorite because they are a different taste and it is so good. I will definitely have to to add this to the list of popcorn ideas.
Nice!
This is such a delicious and creative idea, thank you! I know what I am going to be doing with my evening…
Natasha