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Italian-Style Popcorn

Make Italian popcorn with Parmesan, garlic powder and Italian seasoning in butter. A quick savory snack ready in minutes, best eaten the day it’s made.

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Sara Noel
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Italian-Style Popcorn

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Warm popcorn tossed with garlicky Italian-seasoned butter and grated Parmesan. A quick savory snack for movie nights or game day.
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Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time2 minutes
Total Time12 minutes
CourseSnack
CuisineAmerican
Servings8 servings
Calories106
Ingredients Equipment Directions Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup margarine or butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 10 cups warm popped corn
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • microwave-safe bowl

Directions
 

  1. Melt the butter or margarine.
  2. Mix in the Italian seasoning and garlic powder.
  3. Place the warm popcorn in a large bowl.
  4. Drizzle the seasoned butter over the popcorn and toss until coated.
  5. Sprinkle on the Parmesan, toss once more, and serve.

Notes

Refrigerate leftovers airtight; use within 3 to 4 days. Best eaten the day it’s made.

Nutrition

Serving: 21g | Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 8.4g | Protein: 2.4g | Fat: 7.3g | Saturated Fat: 4.3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 114mg | Potassium: 43mg | Fiber: 1.5g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 235IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 0.4mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 8 servings; margarine or butter (the first choice counted), dried Italian seasoning counted as dried oregano, warm popped corn counted as air-popped popcorn. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.

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