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It’s Always a Party! Introducing the Kettle Style Popcorn Popper!

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Note: The following giveaway is open to Canadians only.

Salty, savoury popcorn with a sharp burst of cheesy goodness and a mild, Italian herb flavour. Do not adjust your computer monitor. You HAVE just stumbled on the perfect popcorn, popped in the perfect popcorn popper.
DSC_0428Now I’m not one to mince words, so I’m just going to come out and say it. You need the Hamilton Beach Kettle Style Popcorn Popper in your life. You need it like meat needs salt. Like apple pie needs cinnamon. Like Kanye West needs an awards show. And once you have it, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it.

Introducing… the very best small appliance for every popcorn lover you know.
DSC_0400Yeah, that’s it right there. Kind of looks space age, doesn’t it? But whether it’s a date night in or a movie-watching party with friends and family, this popper delivers. Enjoy hot and delicious theater-style popcorn that can be prepared and served right in the same bowl! Simply measure your oil and kernels into the popping chamber and turn it on. (I swear, that’s all there is to it.) When the popping slows down to two seconds between pops, your popcorn is ready to eat.

Even better? The Kettle Style Popcorn Popper is dishwasher safe, and the top and bottom nest for space-saving storage. Plus, you can pop up to 24 cups per cycle, so your family is never left waiting for more. It’s actually kind of perfect. 

(I won’t be offended if you want to stop reading here and just buy it. Honestly! I don’t blame you.)

‘Round here, we take our movie night snacks seriously – and we know good popcorn. That’s why I’m so pleased to share with you this recipe for Italian-Style Popcorn. It’s my tried-and-true recipe for creating the perfectly savoury topping, and chances are, you already have the ingredients on hand.

1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1/4 cup butter, melted
22-24 cups popped popcorn

First, go on and grate that Parmesan cheese. If you have a pair of strong hands available, lure him into the kitchen with promises of popcorn. (It never fails, trust me.)
DSC_0392Next, set up your Kettle Style Popcorn Popper, using 1 cup of popcorn kernels and 3 tablespoons of oil to yield 22-24 cups. Press “ON” and wait for the magic to begin.
DSC_0405In about 3-5 minutes, your entire home will be filled with the aroma of freshly popped popcorn. (Can’t find a kid? No worries. When you use the Kettle Style Popcorn Popper, they’ll find YOU.)

Peek-a-boo popcorn below!
DSC_0407Now listen up because this is very important: when the popping sounds diminish to between 2-3 seconds per pop, that’s when you want to turn the unit off. Because as awesome as the Popcorn Popper is, it’s not foolproof. (Translation, you can burn a small portion of the popcorn if you’re not careful.) But if you follow my instructions to a tee, you’ll be left with nothing but the tastiest, fluffiest golden popcorn.

Next, dress it up with melted butter and your spice mixture, and toss to coat. Grab your favourite movie, et voila! Perfectly popped and perfectly delicious.
DSC_0426(Peter Pan was Ryder’s pick. The kid could literally watch that movie every night.)

If you’ve decided that you need to have the Hamilton Beach Kettle Style Popcorn Popper in your life, go forth and enjoy! Movie night will never be the same again. The Kettle Style Popcorn Popper retails for $129.99 and is available online at hamiltonbeach.ca.

Of course, you know you can WIN one here too! One lucky reader will win a Hamilton Beach Kettle Style Popcorn Popper. To enter, simply fill the form below with your qualifying entries.

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Comments

  1. Judy Cowan

    I have to admit I am pretty boring when it comes to my popcorn, I like the traditional butter & salt.

  3. Amanda stauffer

    I put melted butter and a little truffle oil and some salt, sometimes I will add Parmesan cheese too.

  6. Lee Pearson

    I love popcorn but haven’t had it in years. It always burns in the microwave! My favourite toppings use to be plain old salt and pepper. Now a days there are so many delicious toppings such as your Italian style. I would also like to try cinnamon popcorn toppings. The choices are endless. This is a wonderful appliance! Thanks so much for the opportunity

  12. Tiffany Rotulo

    I like my popcorn with a little heat.
    -butter
    -dash of salt
    -dash of cayenne pepper
    If you like a little spice than you should definitely try it. You don’t need a lot of cayenne, just a pinch or two.

  16. Lynda Cook

    I like mine with a little melted butter and some salt, hubby likes to put pepper on his, yuck, but each to their own. Thanks for sharing your popcorn seasoning I’m going to give that one a try next time I make popcorn, see if hubby likes that one!!

  18. Roz Irvine

    I’m just old fashioned I guess I don’t like to put anything but good old butter and salt on my popcorn.

  19. Krista M

    I’m a big fan of the traditional salt & butter, but I do switch it up regularly with white cheddar seasoning.

  24. Michelle Policelli

    there’s so many different flavors my family loves but i think Caramel has always been our very favourite! :)

  28. Nancy J Montgomery

    I’ve tried lots of different toppings and, with the exception of the occasional treat of caramel corn, I love popcorn with salt and butter, real butter.

  30. ginette4

    Due to my illness I cannot (shouldn’t) eat popcorn..I love popcorn and it’s so hard to not eat it..ughhh when I used to eat it I smothered it with butter, but I love my popcorn made into caramel corn

  32. Jodi Mitrovic

    I a tradition butter and salt kind of girl but you flavouring does sound mouth watering. I loved the Kanye joke :0

  37. Alayne Langford

    Popcorn and a movie with kids asking questions all the way through! Oh and toppings? We have white cheddar, cool ranch and nacho cheese! Yum!! :)

  45. andrea amy

    I love love love love caramel popcorn, and its also really good with melted chocolate drizzled on it, but generally when I make it at home I stick with salt and melted butter :)

  58. Andrea patel

    a mom of 2 little ones I love popcorn it’s the only sinful snack I crave and I feel guilty because the bagged stuff isn’t really good for you and I need to lose weight. would love to win this

  65. nicolthepickle

    I like hot buttered popcorn with salt, but I heard someone mention putting balsamic vinegar on it. I think that with butter would be amazing. A little like focaccia bread.

  66. Betty Spry

    I like my popcorn with a spray of butter flavoured pam and a bit of salt, gotta get this weight off and this makes it almost guilt free

  73. Teresa Glover

    my hubby makes awesome popcorn the “old fashioned way”. He pops it in a pot, on the stove, then adds some real butter,a little salt, garlic powder & then shakes some white vinegar on it. sooo good.

  75. Karry Knisley

    I love popcorn during a movie. I love sour cream and onion topping on mine….or cinnamon sugar

  76. Kally Zwolak

    OMG! What a great machine!
    I like sweet and salt together so I would drizzle the finished popcorn with melted semi-sweet chocolate chips. Put popcorn on a cookie sheet, drizzle chocolate, place in fridge for 20 minutes to harden, break apart and enjoy!

  77. Treen Goodwin

    I love my Popcorn with a little butter and salt and lots of pepper its so good , my Son got me into putting pepper its delish :) thanks for the chance :)

  87. Stephanie LaPlante

    I like mine smothered with butter OR sprinkled with ketchup powder OR cheddar powder OR caramel. LOL. I love popcorn!

  98. Barbie Squires

    I love popcorn, with a variety of toppings. This is a very cool machine. Would be a huge hit with my family.

  123. Jennifer P.

    My favourite way to enjoy popcorn is with butter. Lots of butter!! But I am big popcorn fan and can eat it plain, lightly salted, dipped in caramel or chocolate, sprinkled with pretty much any flavour… Popcorn is one of my favourite snacks, and it’s about time I pop my own instead of buying it at the movie theatre (luckily for me there is one just down the street), store etc.

  129. Elizabeth Vlug

    I love my popcorn smothered in butter, salt and pepper. Sometimes I sprinkle it with freshly grated parmesan cheese.

  130. Doris Calvert

    I love mine with salt and butter but once in a while I will make caramel or parmesan flavour! More calories but so good

  142. Wayne Lecoy

    I am entering your giveaway.
    It would be great to win this
    Hamilton Beach Kettle Style Popcorn Popper.
    In response to your question of
    What’s your favourite way to enjoy popcorn?
    I like my popcorn with butter and a bit of salt.
    Sometimes i also put some
    Dill Pickle flavouring on it.
    Thank you for having this giveaway!!!!!!!!!!

  154. Karin Dollery

    We love ours with lots of salt & butter and sometimes we add things like Real Parmesan cheese , old cheddar cheese sometimes and We have even had popcorn, butter and homemade bacon bits.

  156. Kevin B

    Like it while watching TV or a movie, with tons of butter, a little salt, and maybe some parmesan cheese lightly sprinkled

  170. Brenda Alden

    I try not to add too much butter but we sure do love the dill seasoning. We even grow our own dill for it!

  173. Debbie W

    After I pop the popcorn I bake it with a wonderful caramel topping. It’s sweet, and not too sticky. Amazing

  177. Debbie Browne

    popcorn is my go-to snack, the flavorings depend on my mood, anything from plains butter/salt to sweet, spicy, or garlicky!

  180. Linda Michaud

    I prefer to have a popcorn machine to make popcorn instead of microwave. but in my popcorn i love salt and lots of butter.

  185. Heather Howard

    I like ketchup seasoning from Kernels OR Kettle Corn that I make on the stove with a pot (yikes, I know!)

  186. Theresa Black

    I love my popcorn with real butter and a dash of truffle oil drizzled on top and some seasoning salt. Yum! Thanks so much for the chance :)

  190. Corey Hutton

    I really like just putting it in my mouth and chewing, usually followed by swallowing it. I like popcorn, not the toppings.

  197. Monique

    Sweet and salty! I usually make my own salted caramel sauce and top my popcorn with it before popping it in the oven for a few minutes after its popped.

  201. Sande Bno

    I love it different ways on different days:
    1. with grated old cheddar and parmesan cheeses
    2. same as above but with the addition of garlic powder
    3. butter and diced chives
    4. herbed – thyme, rosemary, garlic and salt crushed and tossed on popped corn that’s been misted with a bit of olive oil
    5. cheddar and caramel

  211. MrsWhite

    I love popcorn in a variety of ways. It’s so versatile and delicious! I usually put Parmesan, butter and pepper. And after seeing your recipe I am going to prove to my hubby I am not weird for liking parm! Haha

  222. Clare I

    A little bit of Salt and lots of melted coconut oil for me. Love love love my popcorn!!

  226. Bailey Dexter

    Love fresh popcorn with extra butter and then a salt & sweet mixture of sweet butter, caramel spice!!!!

  244. Josephine Evans

    while watching movies and hanging out with my children, trying to catch them in our mouths :P

  247. Debbie White Beattie

    I’ve gotten used to microwave popcorn but I guess it might be time for a change