Preheat oven to 300°F. Place 3 rounded cups of popcorn in a large bowl and set aside.

In a microwave-safe bowl, place 2 tablespoons butter, the caramel bits, and 1 tablespoon water. Microwave for 90 seconds or until the caramel is melted. Stir well until smooth.

Scrape the mixture into the bowl of popcorn and stir well. If desired, add a pinch of sea salt.

Pour the contents onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

Bake the popcorn for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Let the popcorn cool and break into pieces.

Place 3 rounded cups of popcorn in a large bowl and set aside.

Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in the microwave and pour over the popcorn.

Gently stir to coat the popcorn. If desired, add a generous pinch of sea salt and stir well.

Pour the popcorn onto a tray to let dry about 30 minutes.

Place 3 rounded cups of popcorn in a large bowl and set aside.

Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in the microwave and pour over the popcorn.

Add 1/8 cup of cheddar popcorn seasoning to the popcorn. Gently stir to coat the popcorn.

Pour the popcorn onto a tray to let dry about 30 minutes.