How to Use Your Microwave Popcorn Popper 1. Fill silicone lid with popcorn kernels to the engraved line. 2. Pour the kernels into the bottom of the popper. 3. Optional: Add desired amount of butter or margarine to the silicone lid and set on top of popper. The perforated lid will allow the butter/margarine to melt onto the popcorn. 4. Heat first batch for two minutes and thirty seconds. On subsequent batches, time may be added until popping slows to two seconds apart. Stop the microwave when popping slows. Herb, Garlic and Parmesan Popcorn 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, softened 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme 1/8 teaspoon dried basil 2/3 cup finely grated parmesan cheese, more if desired Popcorn kernels In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, or margarine, and garlic powder. Pour the popcorn kernels into the glass popper and place butter mixture in silicone lid. Microwave for 2 ½ minutes or until popping slows. In a separate bowl, combine thyme, basil and parmesan. Sprinkle cheese and herb mix over cooked popcorn. Toss well to coat. Cheddar Cheese Popcorn 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, softened 1 ½ teaspoons cheddar cheese powder 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper Salt (or less, to taste) Popcorn kernels In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, or margarine, and cheddar cheese powder. Pour the popcorn kernels into the glass popper and place butter mixture in silicone lid. Microwave for 2 ½ minutes or until popcorn slows. In a separate bowl, combine the cayenne and the salt. Sprinkle the salt and cayenne over cooked popcorn. Toss well to coat. BBQ Popcorn 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, softened 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/8 teaspoon onion powder 1 tablespoon light brown sugar ¼ tablespoon parsley flakes 1/8 cup grated parmesan Popcorn kernels In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, or margarine, and garlic powder. Pour popcorn kernels into the glass popper and place butter mixture in silicone lid. Pour the popcorn kernels into the glass popper and place butter mixture in silicone lid. Microwave for 2 ½ minutes or until popcorn slows. In a separate bowl, combine paprika, onion powder, brown sugar and parsley. Sprinkle cooked popcorn with seasoning and grated parmesan. Toss well to coat. .