Cheesy Popcorn

This is my first post in two weeks, and I apologize, but I needed to take a break from the work that I could these last few weeks. A surprise pregnancy followed by a heart shattering miscarriage left me reeling with grief and unable to do much more than the bare minimum. I will probably write more about my miscarriage experience someday, but for now I will just write a recipe for a classic comfort snack. Popcorn!

I don’t know about you, but when I am going through a hard time, food is the ultimate love language – people bringing meals (or coffee!), buying food, or making snacks is the kindest gesture of solace – it helps me know I’m not alone in my sadness, and I have people truly thinking of me. After discovering the perfect cheesy popcorn ratio, my sweet husband would often make us a big batch of this popcorn and then we would cuddle up on the couch to watch a movie, and during these past few weeks, it was a welcome comfort. So now I will gift you with this Cheesy Popcorn recipe, and you can use it to comfort yourself in sad times or just to spice up your Friday night movie nights!

• Servings: 4-6
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Ingredients

• 2 tbsp of olive oil (or oil of choice)
• 1/3 cup of popcorn kernels
• 2 tbsp of butter, melted
• 1/2 tsp of salt
• 1/2 tbsp of nutritional yeast

Directions

1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat
2. Add kernels to hot oil, cover, and wait for them to pop, shaking your pan occasionally.
3. Pour popped corn into a large mixing bowl.
4. Add melted butter, salt, and nutritional yeast while still warm.
5. Enjoy!

I hope this tasty, quick, and easy snack recipe brings some levity to your life. You can get these cute popcorn holders here – perfect for a family movie night or a party! As always, you can find many more easy recipes on my site – for more snack-y recipes check out my Oven Baked Fries, Spicy Garlic Chicken Nachos, Kale Chips Two Ways, and dips like Simple Guacamole and Spicy Garlic Salsa. Hug your loved ones tight, live in gratitude…and enjoy your pinch of crazy!

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