Popcorn Czar Sour Cream & Onion

Creamy and tangy with a sweet onion middle and a fresh chive finish.

Like any dairy powder, it clings best to warm popcorn with a light coat of fat. It also makes a quick dip: stir it into plain yogurt or sour cream and let it rest before tasting.

Fresh popcorn, potato chips, fries, baked potatoes, dips, deviled eggs and roasted vegetables.

For popcorn, start with 1 teaspoon per 4 cups popped corn.

1. Start with 4 cups of plain, warm popped corn.
2. Toss with just enough unsalted butter or neutral oil for a light surface coating.
3. Add the starting amount of seasoning in two stages, tossing between additions.
4. Taste several pieces before increasing the dose. Add plain popcorn if the coating is too strong.

Makes about 12 cups, serves 4. Heat 2 tablespoons neutral oil and 3 popcorn kernels in a large lidded pot over medium-high heat. When they pop, add 1/2 cup kernels, cover and shake often, keeping the lid slightly ajar to vent steam. Take the pot off the heat when the pops slow to 2-3 seconds apart, about 3-4 minutes.

Tip the popcorn into a large bowl, leaving unpopped kernels behind. Like any dairy powder, this blend clings better to warm popcorn with a light coat of fat, so drizzle 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter over it while tossing. Sprinkle on 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoning and toss, then add another 1 1/2 teaspoons (1 tablespoon in all) and toss again. Taste a few pieces and adjust a pinch at a time. Serve warm.

Ingredient overview: Sour cream powder, onion powder, buttermilk powder, maltodextrin, fine popcorn salt, nonfat dry milk, dried chives, garlic powder, powdered cane sugar, dried parsley, citric acid.

Contains milk.

Check the physical package for the complete current ingredient and allergen statement, including subingredients of compound powders. If you need to avoid an ingredient, contact Spice Czar before ordering.

• 2 oz Round Shaker Bottle

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Keep tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from heat, sunlight and steam. Use a clean, dry spoon and close the container promptly after measuring. Check the aroma before cooking and follow the best-before information on the package.

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