Buttered Popcorn

Directions

1. 1
   Place popcorn in bowl.
2. 2
   Melt butter in 1-quart saucepan over low heat.
3. 3
   Drizzle over popcorn; toss to evenly coat.
4. 4
   Sprinkle with salt, if desired.
5. 5
   Serve immediately.
6. 6
   Variations: Mexican Popcorn Ole': Omit salt.
7. 7
   Stir 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce into melted butter.
8. 8
   Drizzle over popcorn; toss to evenly coat.
9. 9
   Combine 1 teaspoon chili powder and 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt in bowl.
10. 10
    Sprinkle over popcorn; toss to evenly coat.
11. 11
    Serve immediately.
12. 12
    Savory Party Popcorn: Omit salt.
13. 13
    Stir 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce into melted butter.
14. 14
    Drizzle over popcorn; toss to evenly coat.
15. 15
    Combine 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt, 1/4 teaspoon dried basil leaves, 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves, 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder in bowl.
16. 16
    Sprinkle over popcorn; toss to evenly coat.
17. 17
    Serve immediately.