Ranch Popcorn

4.75 from 4 votes

Make movie night even better with ranch popcorn! This easy snack recipe uses a homemade ranch seasoning made with pantry staples. A fun, flavorful twist on classic buttered popcorn.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 327kcal

Author: Julie Clark

Ingredients

For the ranch seasoning mix:

2 1/2 tablespoons dried parsley
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
2 teaspoons dried dill
1 tablespoon dried chives
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup powdered milk

For the popcorn:

1 cup unpopped popcorn kernels
2-3 tablespoons coconut oil
5 tablespoons unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
1/3-1/2 cup ranch seasoning mix

Instructions

Make the ranch mix:

Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk together until combined. Transfer mixture to an airtight, sealed container until ready to use. This makes about 1 cup of ranch mix. 2 1/2 tablespoons dried parsley, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon onion powder, 1 tablespoon dried minced onion, 2 teaspoons dried dill, 1 tablespoon dried chives, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1/2 cup powdered milk

Pop the popcorn:

An air popper or a Whirley pop is the easiest way to pop popcorn, but you can also make it on the stovetop.
For the stovetop, heat a large pot (that has a lid) over medium-high heat. Add coconut oil to the pot, then add the kernels and cover the pot. When you hear the first sound of kernels popping, reduce heat to medium-low and allow the kernels to pop completely. Every minute or so, give the pot a shake to ensure all your kernels have been heated to pop. 2-3 tablespoons coconut oil, 1 cup unpopped popcorn kernels
Remove from heat, transfer to a very large bowl and set aside.
In a small bowl, drizzle half of the melted butter over the popcorn. Immediately sprinkle with the ranch seasoning. Shake the popcorn bowl to mix, or mix gently with a large spoon. Then drizzle with the remaining butter and ranch seasoning. Mix to coat all the popcorn. Add butter and more ranch seasoning until you get the desired taste. and ranch mixture. 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1/3-1/2 cup ranch seasoning mix
Serve immediately.

Notes

Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.
Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks.

The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 6, with 1 serving being 1/6 of the popcorn. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. **

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