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Herb-Seasoned Popcorn

Course Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword herb popcorn, homemade popcorn seasoning, parmesan popcorn, savory popcorn snack
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Popped popcorn tossed with herb butter, basil, oregano, cayenne and Parmesan. A quick savory snack to serve right away.

Ingredients

  • 6 cups popped popcorn
  • 2 tablespoons margarine or butter melted
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil leaves
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • Dash to 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  • Place the popped popcorn in a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl, stir the melted butter or margarine together with the basil, oregano, and cayenne.
  • Drizzle the herb butter over the popcorn.
  • Scatter the Parmesan on top.
  • Toss lightly and serve.

Notes

Room temperature, airtight: up to 1 day. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours, airtight; use within 3 to 4 days (will soften).

Nutrition

Serving: 14g | Calories: 69kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.4g | Protein: 1.4g | Fat: 4.5g | Saturated Fat: 2.6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 48mg | Potassium: 31mg | Fiber: 1.2g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 144IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.3mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 6 servings; popped popcorn counted as air-popped popcorn, margarine or butter (the first choice counted). Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.