Cheap Eats: Popcorn

Last night we made popcorn as a snack, and I decided to crunch some numbers too.

We used 5 oz. of kernels (about 2/3 cup) to fill the air popper’s cup. That was from a 23 oz. bag of generic popcorn kernels that cost $1.50. The portion that we used cost 23 cents.

We added 1/2 stick of melted butter. That was from a 1 lb. package of generic butter that cost $3.12. The portion that we used cost 39 cents.

The yield was 18 rounded cups of popcorn, and it cost us 62 cents. You absolutely cannot beat that price for a tasty, crunchy snack that was more than enough for 2 people.

Price comparison: At Buck’s office, a bag of microwave popcorn from the vending machine costs $1.50. That’s almost 3 times as much as our snack last night, for far less popcorn.