Mamma Mia Popcorn
Bring movie night snacks to the next level with this irresistible Mamma Mia Popcorn! This savory Italian-inspired treat combines fluffy, freshly popped corn with a drizzle of herb-infused butter, featuring the bold flavors of garlic, oregano, and basil. Finished with a generous sprinkling of grated Parmesan cheese and a touch of black pepper, this recipe delivers a delightful harmony of salty, cheesy, and aromatic goodness in every handful. For those who love a little heat, optional red pepper flakes add just the right amount of zing. Ready in just 15 minutes and perfect for sharing, this gourmet popcorn is an easy-to-make crowd-pleaser that’s bursting with flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup popping corn kernels
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Heat a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Drop a few popcorn kernels into the oil. When they pop, add the rest of the kernels in an even layer.
Cover the pot with a lid, leaving it slightly ajar to allow steam to escape, and cook, shaking the pot occasionally to prevent burning.
Once the popping slows down to about 2-3 seconds between pops, remove the pot from heat and set it aside.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Stir in the garlic powder, dried oregano, and dried basil, and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour the butter and herb mixture over the freshly popped popcorn, tossing well to coat evenly.
Immediately sprinkle the Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes over the popcorn, tossing again to distribute the flavors.
Transfer the popcorn to a large serving bowl and enjoy immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1184 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 81.3 g | 104% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.1 g | 170% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 133 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 1878 mg | 82% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 92.3 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.5 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.2 g | ||
| Protein | 30.2 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 485 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 385 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
