Blockbuster Butter Popcorn
Blockbuster Butter Popcorn delivers that classic theater crunch with a rich, buttery finish and a hint of salt. Peanut oil gives each kernel a crisp snap while butter rounds out the flavor, making it perfect for movie nights, game days, or a cozy snack anytime.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Blockbuster Butter Popcorn, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 44
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 7
- Performance
- 20
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a 2- to 3-quart saucepan or lidded pot over medium-high heat. Add the popcorn kernels and lightly sprinkle enough salt to cover the layer of kernels. You can add more salt later. Add the butter to the pot and cover with the lid.
- 2
As soon as the kernels begin popping, shake the pot back and forth over the burner continuously until the popping slows.
- 3
When the pops are about 2 seconds apart, take the pot off the heat and pour the popcorn into a serving bowl.
- 4
Taste and add more salt if you like.
- Calories 169.97 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 1.67 g Low Source 3%
- Carbohydrate 12.07 g 4%
- Total Fat 13.72 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 3.23 g Moderate 16%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 12.54 mg Low Source 4%
- Sodium 7.63 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 1.69 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 0.02 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 0.71 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.34 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 48.16 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 0.52 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Peanuts 🥜
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Blockbuster Butter Popcorn is made with 4 ingredients and serves 5. It takes about 10 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Peanut Oil, Popcorn Kernels, and Salt. Each serving provides about 169.97 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Blockbuster Butter Popcorn made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Peanut Oil, Popcorn Kernels, Salt. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Blockbuster Butter Popcorn?
- About 10 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 169.97 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Blockbuster Butter Popcorn easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Blockbuster Butter Popcorn healthy?
- Blockbuster Butter Popcorn has an easyChef Pro health score of 30/100. Per serving, it provides 169.97 calories and 1.67 g of protein, or 3% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 3.23 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Peanuts and Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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