Popcorn w/ Mustard Butter, Black Pepper & Fresh Thyme

 I recently checked out Heidi Swanson's new cook book Super Natural Every Day and made this twist on her popcorn recipe in the Snacks chapter. Microwave popcorn and black pepper instead of popping corn on the stove and adding fresh chives.

3 bags plain- no butter- microwave popcorn
6 T. unsalted butter
2 T. dijon mustard
1/2 tsp. fine sea salt - plus more to taste
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
2 tsp. fresh chopped thyme

Melt together the butter, mustard, salt and pepper. Pop the popcorn according to the package directions, being careful not to burn it. Pour 2 bags of the popcorn in a very large mixing bowl and drizzle with 1/2 of the mustard butter. Toss gently. I used two flat wooden spatulas for this step. Add the remaining popcorn and drizzle with remaining butter. Toss again. Sprinkle with thyme, toss and taste for salt.

This stuff is deliciously addictive.