Popcorn-on-the-cob is a great crunchy snack that not only smells amazing when you pop it, but is perfect for customization. We like melted butter, kosher salt, and nutritional yeast on ours, but there are endless ways to doctor this snack!

I found popcorn-on-the-cob at our local online farmer’s market. You can buy them usually in bundles of ten or so, like this one here.

For us, one cob is the perfect portion for 4 people. I like that I can season the popcorn to our liking, and that we don’t have to use any oil to pop it.

Better yet, the paper bag you use is biodegradable and there are no harsh chemicals exuded. It’s just all-natural popcorn-y goodness!

Try it, I’m sure you’ll be just as delighted as I am.

4 from 1 vote

Popcorn-on-the-Cob

Make popcorn directly from dried corn that is still on the cob.

Prep Time0

Active Time5

Total Time5

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: corn on the cob, microwave, popcorn, snack

Yield: bowls

Cost: $1.80

Equipment

microwave

Materials

1 popcorn-on-the-cob
2 tbsp melted butter salted or unsalted
1/2 t Kosher salt any salt will do
1 tbsp nutritional yeast
1 brown paper lunch bag

Instructions

Place 1 cob in a paper lunch bag.
Fold the bag over ½” 2 times.
Microwave for 1 minute and 30 seconds.
Empty the popcorn from the bag into a large bowl.
Place the cob (careful, it will be hot) with the unpopped kernels back into the bag, refold, and microwave for 1 minute more.
Melt 2 T. of butter in the microwave and pour over the popcorn. Add ½ t. of Kosher salt (use less if using table salt) and 1 T. of nutritional yeast. Mix and enjoy.

Notes

Boy's hand reaching into bowl of popcorn. — Time to chow down!

After the second time popping the popcorn in the microwave, there will still be a few unpopped kernels — don’t be tempted to try to pop the cob a third time as it will burn, making your kitchen smell terrible. Trust me on this!

Nutritional yeast is a throwback to my college days, but I like the umami punch it adds. Besides, it’s full of B-vitamins which makes it prefect for vegetarians.

Let me know in the comments below if you’ve ever had popcorn this way. And if so, what toppings you like on it. I’m eager to know!

Happy popcorn popping!

Arnica Montana

April 14, 2021 at 4:37 pm

I’ve never had popcorn this way, but looks fun, especially for kids. I like a lot of flavor on my popcorn, so I’ll spritz a bit of cooking spray on, sprinkle nutritional yeast, garlic powder, & seasoned salt, lightly mix up popcorn, then another spritz of cooking spray, & more sprinkles of nutritional yeast, Bragg’s Aminos or soy sauce, & curry powder