Kettle Corn

Why wait for a county fair to enjoy old-fashioned Kettle Corn? Pop some up for your family tonight. It’s so good!

1/2 cup  popcorn kernels

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup vegetable oil

Salt to taste

Place popcorn,sugar and vegetable oil in large pot. Cover and heat to medium. When you hear popcorn beginning to pop, shake pan continuously to prevent kernels from burning. When popping has slowed, remove from heat. Serve in large bowl, sprinkled lightly with salt.

Pickled Popcorn

Love the taste of pickled potato chips?  Add this flavor to your popcorn... simply mix some pickle juice with melted butter - place popped corn in a plastic bag, add the pickle butter and shake!

Easy!

Flavorful Homemade Popcorn

Pop it and mix in one of these -

Parmesan cheese, chili powder and - if you like it spicy, a little cayenne pepper ( spray the popcorn first with PAM so the seasoning will stick to it, then place in a plastic bag with the seasonings and shake.) 

Using the same method as above, you could also use sugar and cinnamon

Or - mix in cheese gold fish

Or - mix in trail mix  or M& M's

Beer Cheese & Popcorn Soup

This wonderful recipe for Beer Cheese Soup can be kept warm in a 3-1/2 to 4 quart crockpot if you stir it frequently. Top with cheese flavored popcorn, tiny goldfish or other cheesy crackers, or croutons.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:

* 1 cup minced celery
* 1 cup minced carrots
* 1 onion, minced
* 1/2 cup butter
* 1/3 cup flour
* 1/2 tsp. salt
* 1/4 tsp. pepper
* 2 cups half and half
* 10 oz. bottle beer (non alcoholic works just fine)
* 10 oz. can condensed chicken broth
* 3 cups grated sharp Cheddar cheese
* white cheese popcorn

Preparation:
In heavy stockpot, saute celery, carrots, and onion in butter until tender, 4-5 minutes. Add flour and cook with a wire whisk, stirring constantly, until mixture bubbles, 4-5 minutes. Add half and half, beer, and chicken broth. Cook and stir until thickened, about 10 minutes. Then add cheese, salt and pepper and cook until soup is blended and cheese is melted. Serves 6