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Campfire Popcorn Four Ways

April 20, 2026

Is there anything better than popcorn over the campfire? Elevate your campfire snack with one of these four seasoning options!

Campfire Popcorn Four Ways

Ingredients:
– 2 tbsp. canola, vegetable or coconut oil
– ½ cup popcorn kernels
– 4 tbsp melted butter
– Seasoning mix of choice (see below!)

Flavor options:
Cheddar Cheese – toss buttered popcorn with 1 cheese packet from a box of mac &
cheese
Ranch – toss buttered popcorn with 1 packet ranch dressing & seasoning mix
Tajin – toss buttered popcorn with Tajin seasoning, to taste
Cinnamon Sugar – toss buttered popcorn with 3 tbsp sugar + 2 tsp cinnamon + 1/2 tsp
vanilla + 1/2 tsp salt

Directions:
1. Add oil to popper or pot with 3-4 kernels of popcorn. Heat over the fire, shaking occasionally until kernels pop.
2. Add remaining ½ cup of kernels and continue to cook, shaking often, until popping slows.
3. Remove from heat and place popcorn in a large bowl or paper bag, drizzle with butter and shake well.
4. Add seasoning of choice and shake again.


About the Author: Kampgrounds of America

Kampgrounds of America is the largest system of open-to-the-public campgrounds in the world, with over 500 locations across the United States and Canada. Founded in Billings, MT in 1962, KOA’s family of campground brands – KOA Journey, KOA Holiday and KOA Resort – today serve more than a million camping families each year. KOA is dedicated to “connecting people to the outdoors and each other” by providing people with a variety of camping experiences and the information they need to make the most of their camping trip. Read more of their camping and travel resources by visiting KOA.com/blog.

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