Appetizers
Popcorn Snack Mix (Traditional Oil Popper)
Makes about 16 cups
Popcorn Snack Mix (Traditional Oil Popper)
Makes about 16 cups
A healthier version of the store-bought mixes. Make it for your next party and it will be a hit.
carb. 10g
pro. 3g
fat 11g
sat. fat 1g
chol. 0mg
sod. 45mg
calc. 9mg
fiber 2g
Ingredients
nonstick cooking spray 1 tablespoon vegetable or grapeseed oil ½ cup popcorn kernels 4 tablespoons melted, unsalted butter or vegetable/grapeseed oil ½ teaspoon paprika ¼ teaspoon dried oregano ¼ teaspoon granulated garlic (you may substitute garlic powder if you cannot locate the granulated variety) ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce dash hot sauce ¼ teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup mini pretzels or pretzel sticks (broken into ½-inch pieces) 1½ cups roasted mixed nuts
Preparation
- 1. Preheat oven to 300°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and lightly coat the foil with the cooking spray.
- 2. Evenly distribute the 1 tablespoon of oil on the popping plate of the Popcorn Maker. Add the popcorn kernels. Put the inverted bowl on top of the popping plate. Turn the power switch to ON.
- 3. When the kernels have finished popping, turn power switch to OFF. Put bowl cap on bowl. Unlock and turn bowl over onto a flat surface. Remove the base from the bowl.
- 4. Stir together the butter/oil, spices, Worcestershire, hot sauce and salt. Pour evenly over the popcorn and mix to combine.
- 5. Pour mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Add the pretzels and mixed nuts and toss to fully coat.
- 6. Bake for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to combine flavors. Serve immediately.
