How to Make Microwave Popcorn Extra Buttery

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Do you just wish your popcorn was as buttery as movie theater popcorn? Well now you can make that dull microwave popcorn just like the popcorn at the theatre. Read on to find out how!

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Do some microwaved popcorn bags come with butter on the popcorn?

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Yes. Check the popcorn's package to see if the popcorn is flavored with butter.

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Besides adding extra butter, what else can I do to make my microwave popcorn taste even better?

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Often in the popcorn section of the grocery store you can find powdered seasonings you can add to your popcorn, sour cream and onion, white cheddar, nacho cheese, etc.

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I have kettle corn popcorn. If I do this, will it make it buttery instead of sweet?

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It will make it more buttery, but you will still be able to taste some of the sweetness.

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If you are making kettle popped popcorn, simply put the desired amount of butter in the pan the popcorn was made in, and wait for it to melt. Then pour it over your popcorn, and enjoy. ^{[5]
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Place a paper towel over the microwave safe bowl - while it allows the butter to "breath", if it does explode (or even bubble) the paper towel will catch any near-spills.

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This recipe works best with normal butter and microwave popcorn.

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Butter will be hot after being melted.

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It is high in fat content due to the butter.

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The butter may "explode" and cover the ceiling and/or walls of your microwave with liquid butter. It is a pain to clean off. Keep an eye on it if it begins to bubble a lot. Or just cover the dish with a paper towel and no worries!

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Butter contains a lot of fat, which means that your popcorn will contain more calories. Therefore you should eat less of it.

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