Pizza Popcorn
Transform your movie night or snack time with the bold flavors of Pizza Popcorn—a savory twist on your favorite classic treat. This easy-to-make recipe combines freshly popped popcorn with a buttery blend of Italian-inspired seasonings like oregano, basil, smoked paprika, and garlic powder, all topped with a generous sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese. With just 10 minutes of cooking time, this snack is perfect for last-minute cravings or casual get-togethers. Customize the spice level with optional red pepper flakes, and enjoy the irresistible taste of pizza in every crispy, cheesy bite. Quick, delicious, and utterly addictive, Pizza Popcorn is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for popcorn and pizza lovers alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup popcorn kernels
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 2-3 popcorn kernels to the pot and cover it with a lid.
Once these test kernels pop, add the remaining 1/2 cup of popcorn kernels to the pot. Cover the pot but leave the lid slightly ajar to let steam escape.
Shake the pot gently every few seconds to prevent burning. Continue popping until you hear a 2-3 second gap between pops.
Remove the pot from heat and transfer the popcorn to a large mixing bowl.
In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over low heat. Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, garlic powder, dried oregano, dried basil, smoked paprika, salt, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix until well combined.
Drizzle the butter and spice mixture evenly over the popcorn. Toss the popcorn gently to coat every kernel with the seasoning.
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the popcorn and toss again to mix.
Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful Pizza Popcorn!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
866 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.5 g | 94% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.6 g | 118% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 86 mg | 29% | |
| Sodium | 1673 mg | 73% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.6 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.5 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | ||
| Protein | 14.8 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 256 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 224 mg | 5% | |
*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.
